RG5 3LQ is a sought-after residential area on Kingfisher Drive, 1.1km from Maiden Erlegh in Woodley. Administratively it sits within South Lake ward and the Reading East constituency.
For serious buyers, RG5 3LQ is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 88% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £322k, down 30.1% 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 3LQ are sourced from Output Area E00084221 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KINGFISHER DRIVE, RG5 3LQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGFISHER DRIVE, RG5 3LQ.
287
43
£ 64,300 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG5 3LQ 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
RG5 3LQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £322k, 88% 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. Property prices are trending down 30.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG5 3LQ. The average age is 43.4. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 344,250
14 sales · Mean £ 341,302
Terraced
£ 324,950
1 sales · Mean £ 324,950
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG5 3LQ has low crime rates — 10 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
Highwood Primary School
South Lake Primary School
The Bulmershe School
Addington School
Earley St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Beechwood Primary School
The Ambleside Centre
Maiden Erlegh School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Premier Stores0.7 km
- McColls1.0 km
- Delimobile0.8 km
- Southlake Parade Convenience Store0.2 km
- Boots (UK) Ltd0.9 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Messy Church0.1 km
- Hong Kong0.9 km
- Papa John's1.0 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Maya's Treats Ltd1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- La De Kitchen0.9 km
- Adda Hut0.9 km
- Bosco Lounge0.9 km
- Coffee #11.0 km
- Fireaway Pizza1.0 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Goals Soccer Centre0.7 km
- The Chequers1.0 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-operative Food0.6 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.9 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Earley0.7 km
- Winnersh Triangle1.8 km
- Winnersh Station3.2 km
Bus Stops
- North Lake0.1 km
- North Lake0.2 km
- Antrim Road0.3 km
- Antrim Road0.3 km
- Campbell Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG53LQ · Data under Open Government Licence