RG5 3JU is a sought-after residential area on Jubilee Close, 0.1km from Wheeler's Green in Woodley. Administratively it sits within Bulmershe and Whitegates ward and the Reading East constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG5, RG5 3JU offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 95% 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £465k. 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 3JU are sourced from Output Area E00083889 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
JUBILEE CLOSE, RG5 3JU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JUBILEE CLOSE, RG5 3JU.
309
44
£ 49,600 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG5 3JU 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.
Area Character
RG5 3JU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £465k, 95% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG5 3JU. The average age is 44.1. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 465,000
1 sales · Mean £ 465,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG5 3JU has low crime rates — 20 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
Rivermead Primary School
South Lake Primary School
Beechwood Primary School
The Ambleside Centre
Woodley CofE Primary School
Highwood Primary School
The Bulmershe School
Addington School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- McColls0.8 km
- Londis0.4 km
- Maya's Refillables Ltd0.9 km
- Delimobile0.6 km
- Southlake Parade Convenience Store1.0 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Good Companions0.2 km
- The Chequers0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- La De Kitchen0.7 km
- Red Rose0.8 km
- Adda Hut0.8 km
- Bosco Lounge0.8 km
- Brown Bag0.8 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Hong Kong0.8 km
- Salt & Vinegar Fish & Chips0.2 km
- Papa John's0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Laz Tadim0.4 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods0.7 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd.0.8 km
- Waitrose0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Winnersh Triangle1.1 km
- Earley1.4 km
- Winnersh Station2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Drovers Way Top0.1 km
- Drovers Way Top0.1 km
- Good Companions0.2 km
- Drovers Way Top0.2 km
- Drovers Way Top0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG53JU · Data under Open Government Licence