Postcode Analysis Wokingham, South East

SOUTH LAKE CRESCENT, RG5 3QN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH LAKE CRESCENT, RG5 3QN.

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Population

218

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 49,600 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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5/10
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10/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 52% of tenure in RG5 3QN — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RG5 3QN is a safe, established residential area on South Lake Crescent, 0.1km from Wheeler's Green in Woodley. Administratively it sits within Loddon ward and the Reading East constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, RG5 3QN is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £455k.

Census 2021 statistics for RG5 3QN are sourced from Output Area E00084101 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG5 3QN. The average age is 47.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.2%
Asian / British Asian5.2%
Black / African / Caribbean4.7%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 455,000

1 sales · Mean £ 455,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

RG5 3QN has low crime rates — 25 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.

Violence and sexual offences73
Criminal damage and arson14
Anti-social behaviour12
Public order12
Drugs7

school Local Schools

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Rivermead Primary School

Good0.4 km
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South Lake Primary School

Outstanding457 pupils0.4 km
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Beechwood Primary School

Inadequate349 pupils0.8 km
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The Ambleside Centre

Outstanding119 pupils0.8 km
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Highwood Primary School

Good474 pupils1.2 km
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Woodley CofE Primary School

Good318 pupils1.3 km
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The Bulmershe School

Good1388 pupils1.4 km
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Addington School

Outstanding256 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • McColls0.9 km
  • Londis0.5 km
  • Delimobile0.7 km
  • Southlake Parade Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Boots (UK) Ltd0.9 km
  • + 8 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge Ltd1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Good Companions0.1 km
  • The Chequers0.9 km
  • The George0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • La De Kitchen0.8 km
  • Red Rose0.9 km
  • Adda Hut0.9 km
  • Bosco Lounge0.9 km
  • Brown Bag1.0 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Hong Kong0.9 km
  • Salt & Vinegar Fish & Chips0.1 km
  • Papa John's0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Laz Tadim0.5 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.8 km
  • Lidl Great Britain Ltd.0.9 km
  • Waitrose0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Winnersh Triangle1.0 km
  • Earley1.3 km
  • Winnersh Station2.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Good Companions0.1 km
  • Drovers Way Top0.2 km
  • Good Companions0.2 km
  • Drovers Way Top0.2 km
  • Drovers Way Top0.2 km