RG5 3LA is a sought-after residential area on Crockhamwell Road, 0.5km from Wheeler's Green in Woodley. Administratively it sits within Bulmershe and Whitegates ward and the Reading East constituency.
For serious buyers, RG5 3LA is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 91% 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £615k. 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 3LA are sourced from Output Area E00083887 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CROCKHAMWELL ROAD, RG5 3LA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROCKHAMWELL ROAD, RG5 3LA.
325
44
£ 49,600 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. RG5 3LA's low deprivation rank, 91% ownership, and £615k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £615k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG5 3LA. The average age is 44.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 615,000
2 sales · Mean £ 615,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG5 3LA has low crime rates — 21 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
Beechwood Primary School
The Ambleside Centre
South Lake Primary School
Rivermead Primary School
Highwood Primary School
The Bulmershe School
Addington School
St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Messy Church0.8 km
- Papa John's0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Hong Kong0.3 km
- Salt & Vinegar Fish & Chips0.7 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Boots (UK) Ltd0.3 km
- HK Superstore Ltd0.3 km
- Wine Rack0.7 km
- Woodley News0.3 km
- McColls0.3 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Bowling Pavilion0.8 km
- Bull & Chequers1.0 km
- Goals Soccer Centre0.9 km
- The Chequers0.3 km
- Good Companions0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Adda Hut0.3 km
- Bosco Lounge0.3 km
- Brown Bag0.5 km
- Coffee #10.3 km
- Crumbs0.4 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods0.3 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd.0.4 km
- Waitrose0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Earley1.3 km
- Winnersh Triangle1.6 km
- Winnersh Station2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Silver Fox Crescent0.1 km
- Arundel Road0.1 km
- Arundel Road0.2 km
- Mulberry Close0.2 km
- Mulberry Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG53LA · Data under Open Government Licence