RG5 3DW is a safe, established residential area on South Lake Crescent, 0.2km from Wheeler's Green in Woodley. Administratively it sits within Loddon ward and the Reading East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, RG5 3DW is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £157k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for RG5 3DW are sourced from Output Area E00084101 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTH LAKE CRESCENT, RG5 3DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH LAKE CRESCENT, RG5 3DW.
218
47
£ 49,600 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 52% of tenure in RG5 3DW — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG5 3DW. The average age is 47.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 157,500
11 sales · Mean £ 148,636
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG5 3DW has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
South Lake Primary School
Rivermead Primary School
Beechwood Primary School
The Ambleside Centre
Highwood Primary School
Loddon Primary School
Woodley CofE Primary School
Addington School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Messy Church1.0 km
- Hong Kong1.0 km
- Salt & Vinegar Fish & Chips0.2 km
- Papa John's0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- McColls1.0 km
- Londis0.6 km
- Delimobile0.8 km
- Southlake Parade Convenience Store0.9 km
- Boots (UK) Ltd1.0 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge Ltd0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Good Companions0.2 km
- The Chequers0.9 km
- The George0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- La De Kitchen0.9 km
- Adda Hut1.0 km
- Bosco Lounge1.0 km
- Coffee #10.9 km
- Crumbs1.0 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods0.9 km
- Waitrose0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Winnersh Triangle0.9 km
- Earley1.2 km
- Winnersh Station2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Hearn Road0.2 km
- Hearn Road0.2 km
- Good Companions0.2 km
- Good Companions0.2 km
- Drovers Way Top0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG53DW · Data under Open Government Licence