RG5 3HX is a sought-after residential area on Fawcett Crescent, 0.9km from Wheeler's Green in Woodley. Administratively it sits within South Lake ward and the Reading East constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG5, RG5 3HX offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 94% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £429k, up 5.2% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for RG5 3HX are sourced from Output Area E00084225 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FAWCETT CRESCENT, RG5 3HX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FAWCETT CRESCENT, RG5 3HX.
261
49
£ 64,300 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG5 3HX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
RG5 3HX is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £429k, 94% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £429k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 5.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG5 3HX. The average age is 49.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 410,000
3 sales · Mean £ 435,000
Semi-Detached
£ 400,000
5 sales · Mean £ 393,380
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG5 3HX has low crime rates — 26 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.
school Local Schools
Highwood Primary School
Addington School
The Bulmershe School
South Lake Primary School
Beechwood Primary School
The Ambleside Centre
St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School
Rivermead Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Messy Church0.6 km
- Papa John's0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Hong Kong0.5 km
- Maya's Treats Ltd0.5 km
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Boots (UK) Ltd0.5 km
- HK Superstore Ltd0.5 km
- Woodley News0.5 km
- McColls0.5 km
- Delimobile0.4 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Bowling Pavilion1.0 km
- Earley Home Guard Club1.0 km
- Goals Soccer Centre0.5 km
- The Chequers0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Adda Hut0.5 km
- Bosco Lounge0.5 km
- Brown Bag0.7 km
- Coffee #10.5 km
- Crumbs0.6 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-operative Food0.7 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.5 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd.0.6 km
- Waitrose0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Earley1.2 km
- Winnersh Triangle1.9 km
- Winnersh Station3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Roslyn Road0.1 km
- Woodwaye0.1 km
- Roslyn Road0.2 km
- Woodwaye0.2 km
- Antrim Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG53HX · Data under Open Government Licence