RG5 3RY is a sought-after residential area on Sycamore Close, 0.8km from Maiden Erlegh in Woodley. Administratively it sits within South Lake ward and the Reading East constituency.
For serious buyers, RG5 3RY is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £447k, up 56.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RG5 3RY are sourced from Output Area E00084224 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SYCAMORE CLOSE, RG5 3RY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SYCAMORE CLOSE, RG5 3RY.
337
39
£ 64,300 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG5 3RY 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates RG5 3RY — age 39, 91% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £447k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 56.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG5 3RY. The average age is 39.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 606,500
2 sales · Mean £ 606,500
Terraced
£ 370,000
3 sales · Mean £ 358,333
Semi-Detached
£ 366,000
2 sales · Mean £ 366,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG5 3RY has low crime rates — 23 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
South Lake Primary School
Maiden Erlegh School
Aldryngton Primary School
Earley St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Loddon Primary School
Highwood Primary School
Addington School
The Bulmershe School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Premier Stores0.9 km
- Southlake Parade Convenience Store0.4 km
- Global Foods & Groceries1.0 km
- Budgens1.0 km
- NISA LOCAL0.6 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Elmhurst Hotel1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Our Lady of Peace Social Club1.0 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative Food1.0 km
- Tesco0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Sen Sushi1.0 km
- Messy Church0.4 km
- Top Table Fish & Chips1.0 km
- Woodley Chef0.9 km
- Herbies Pizza0.9 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- The Waterfall0.9 km
- Bluemoon Restaurant & Takeaway0.9 km
- St James Cafe0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Earley0.2 km
- Winnersh Triangle1.6 km
- Winnersh Station2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Earley Rail Station0.2 km
- Earley Rail Station0.2 km
- Earley Rail Station0.2 km
- Earley Station0.3 km
- Earley Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RG53RY · Data under Open Government Licence