RG5 3PX is a safe, established residential area located 0.6km from Wheeler's Green in Woodley. Administratively it sits within Loddon ward and the Reading East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, RG5 3PX is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. At 30 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 73% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for RG5 3PX are sourced from Output Area E00084104 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RG5 3PX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RG5 3PX.
306
30
£ 49,600 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG5 3PX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged 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
Social renting makes up 73% of tenure in RG5 3PX — 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 3PX. The average age is 30.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG5 3PX has low crime rates — 26 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
Loddon Primary School
Beechwood Primary School
The Ambleside Centre
Hawkedon Primary School
Highwood Primary School
Maiden Erlegh School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Messy Church1.0 km
- Salt & Vinegar Fish & Chips0.5 km
- Laz Tadim0.8 km
- New Moon Takeaway0.8 km
- Woodley Chef0.1 km
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Londis0.8 km
- Wickes0.9 km
- Southlake Parade Convenience Store0.9 km
- Budgens0.4 km
- NISA LOCAL0.7 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge Ltd0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Good Companions0.5 km
- The George0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Rainbow Cafe0.9 km
- Bluemoon Restaurant & Takeaway0.1 km
- Coffee Haven at Winnersh Garden Centre0.7 km
- Compass Group at Becton Dickinson1.0 km
- Costa Coffee Drive Thru1.0 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Winnersh Triangle0.8 km
- Earley1.0 km
- Winnersh Station2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Coppice Road Parade0.1 km
- Coppice Road Parade0.2 km
- Hearn Road0.2 km
- Hearn Road0.2 km
- Thatchers0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RG53PX · Data under Open Government Licence