RG5 3ET is a safe, established residential area on Howth Drive, 1.0km from Martin's Corner in Woodley. Administratively it sits within Bulmershe and Whitegates ward and the Reading East constituency.
For families considering a move, RG5 3ET represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wokingham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £305k.
Census 2021 statistics for RG5 3ET are sourced from Output Area E00083892 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOWTH DRIVE, RG5 3ET House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOWTH DRIVE, RG5 3ET.
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37
£ 49,600 /yr
47%
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
Families dominate this postcode. With 56% owner-occupation and average age 37, RG5 3ET has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG5 3ET. The average age is 36.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 305,000
1 sales · Mean £ 305,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG5 3ET has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Addington School
The Bulmershe School
Highwood Primary School
St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School
The Ambleside Centre
Beechwood Primary School
South Lake Primary School
Rivermead Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Messy Church0.9 km
- Papa John's0.7 km
- Maya's Treats Ltd0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Terry Ling's0.7 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Sonning Cutting SF Connect (food)0.7 km
- Wenzels The Bakers0.7 km
- Card Factory0.7 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- Strawberry Local0.1 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.6 km
- Co-operative Food0.6 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.7 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd.0.8 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Cozze Restaurant0.6 km
- St James Cafe0.9 km
- Woodford Park Leisure Centre0.9 km
- Adda Hut0.6 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Bowling Pavilion0.9 km
- Earley Home Guard Club0.7 km
- Goals Soccer Centre0.3 km
- Shepherds House Inn Gourmet Kitchen0.7 km
- The Chequers0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Earley1.5 km
- Winnersh Triangle2.3 km
- Winnersh Station3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Chequers Way0.1 km
- Beaufield Close0.1 km
- Beaufield Close0.1 km
- Chequers Way0.2 km
- Bulmershe School0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG53ET · Data under Open Government Licence