Postcode Analysis Wokingham, South East

WOODLANDS AVENUE, RG5 3HE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODLANDS AVENUE, RG5 3HE.

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Population

278

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 49,600 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: RG5 3HE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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2/10
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4/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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8/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

RG5 3HE is an established family neighbourhood — 55% owner-occupation and an average age of 47 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RG5 3HE is a safe, established residential area on Woodlands Avenue, 1.1km from Martin's Corner in Woodley. Administratively it sits within Bulmershe and Whitegates ward and the Reading East constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 55% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £354k.

Census 2021 statistics for RG5 3HE are sourced from Output Area E00083899 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG5 3HE. 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

White / British71.4%
Asian / British Asian19.4%
Black / African / Caribbean6.4%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 354,750

2 sales · Mean £ 354,750

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

RG5 3HE has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences56
Shoplifting47
Anti-social behaviour13
Public order8
Criminal damage and arson7

school Local Schools

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Highwood Primary School

Good474 pupils0.1 km
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Addington School

Outstanding256 pupils0.2 km
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The Bulmershe School

Good1388 pupils0.2 km
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South Lake Primary School

Outstanding457 pupils0.8 km
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Beechwood Primary School

Inadequate349 pupils0.9 km
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The Ambleside Centre

Outstanding119 pupils0.9 km
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St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School

Outstanding421 pupils0.9 km
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Rivermead Primary School

Good1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Messy Church0.7 km
  • Papa John's0.7 km
  • Maya's Treats Ltd0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.6 km
  • Terry Ling's0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Sonning Cutting SF Connect (food)0.9 km
  • Wenzels The Bakers1.0 km
  • Card Factory0.7 km
  • Greggs0.7 km
  • Strawberry Local0.4 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.8 km
  • Co-operative Food0.5 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.6 km
  • Lidl Great Britain Ltd.0.8 km
  • Waitrose0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
  • Cozze Restaurant0.6 km
  • St James Cafe0.7 km
  • Adda Hut0.6 km
  • Bosco Lounge0.6 km
  • + 7 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Earley Home Guard Club0.7 km
  • Goals Soccer Centre0.2 km
  • Shepherds House Inn Gourmet Kitchen0.9 km
  • The Chequers0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Earley1.2 km
  • Winnersh Triangle2.2 km
  • Winnersh Station3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Bulmershe Sports Centre0.1 km
  • Woodwaye0.1 km
  • Bulmershe School0.1 km
  • Woodwaye0.1 km
  • Bulmershe Sports Centre0.1 km