RG5 3PN is a safe, established residential area on Drovers Way, 0.3km from Wheeler's Green in Woodley. Administratively it sits within Loddon ward and the Reading East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, RG5 3PN is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 83% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £370k.
Census 2021 statistics for RG5 3PN are sourced from Output Area E00084102 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DROVERS WAY, RG5 3PN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DROVERS WAY, RG5 3PN.
238
40
£ 49,600 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG5 3PN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 83% of tenure in RG5 3PN — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG5 3PN. The average age is 40.1. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 370,000
3 sales · Mean £ 351,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG5 3PN has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
South Lake Primary School
Rivermead Primary School
The Ambleside Centre
Beechwood Primary School
Highwood Primary School
Addington School
The Bulmershe School
Loddon Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Messy Church0.8 km
- Hong Kong0.9 km
- Salt & Vinegar Fish & Chips0.3 km
- Papa John's0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- McColls0.9 km
- Londis0.7 km
- Delimobile0.7 km
- Southlake Parade Convenience Store0.7 km
- Boots (UK) Ltd0.9 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Good Companions0.3 km
- The Chequers0.9 km
- The George0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- La De Kitchen0.8 km
- Adda Hut0.9 km
- Bosco Lounge0.9 km
- Coffee #10.8 km
- Crumbs0.9 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods0.8 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd.0.9 km
- Waitrose0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Earley1.1 km
- Winnersh Triangle1.1 km
- Winnersh Station2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Livingstone Gardens0.1 km
- Hearn Road0.1 km
- Hearn Road0.2 km
- Livingstone Gardens0.2 km
- Thatchers0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG53PN · Data under Open Government Licence