RG5 3SL is a sought-after residential area located 0.5km from Martin's Corner in Woodley. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Bulmershe and Whitegates ward and the Reading East constituency.
RG5 3SL is a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a multiethnic urban high streets zone — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for RG5 3SL are sourced from Output Area E00083898 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RG5 3SL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RG5 3SL.
418
40
£ 49,600 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG5 3SL represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
RG5 3SL is an established family neighbourhood — 62% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG5 3SL. The average age is 40.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG5 3SL has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Beechwood Primary School
The Ambleside Centre
St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School
South Lake Primary School
Rivermead Primary School
Highwood Primary School
The Bulmershe School
Addington School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Papa John's0.1 km
- Domino's Pizza0.0 km
- Hong Kong0.0 km
- Salt & Vinegar Fish & Chips1.0 km
- Maya's Treats Ltd0.0 km
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Boots (UK) Ltd0.0 km
- HK Superstore Ltd0.1 km
- Wine Rack0.6 km
- Woodley News0.1 km
- McColls0.0 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Bowling Pavilion0.5 km
- Bull & Chequers0.8 km
- Goals Soccer Centre0.8 km
- The Chequers0.1 km
- Good Companions1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Adda Hut0.0 km
- Bosco Lounge0.0 km
- Brown Bag0.2 km
- Coffee #10.1 km
- Crumbs0.1 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods0.1 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd.0.2 km
- Waitrose0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Earley1.6 km
- Winnersh Triangle1.9 km
- Winnersh Station3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Chequers0.1 km
- Chequers0.1 km
- Chequers0.1 km
- Chequers0.1 km
- Woodlands Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG53SL · Data under Open Government Licence