RG5 4AH is a safe, established residential area on Norton Road, 0.3km from Wheeler's Green in Woodley. Administratively it sits within Loddon ward and the Reading East constituency.
For serious buyers, RG5 4AH is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 83% 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £341k, up 96.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RG5 4AH are sourced from Output Area E00084105 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTON ROAD, RG5 4AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTON ROAD, RG5 4AH.
332
39
£ 49,600 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG5 4AH 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. RG5 4AH spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. £341k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 96.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG5 4AH. The average age is 39.0. 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 settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 400,000
7 sales · Mean £ 399,357
Terraced
£ 351,500
1 sales · Mean £ 351,500
Flat
£ 222,500
6 sales · Mean £ 224,166
Detached
£ 405,000
1 sales · Mean £ 405,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG5 4AH has low crime rates — 18 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.
school Local Schools
Rivermead Primary School
South Lake Primary School
The Ambleside Centre
Beechwood Primary School
Woodley CofE Primary School
Loddon Primary School
Highwood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Londis0.3 km
- Wickes1.0 km
- Delimobile1.0 km
- W H Smith Travel Ltd0.9 km
- Budgens0.8 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge Ltd0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Good Companions0.2 km
- The George0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Salt & Vinegar Fish & Chips0.2 km
- Laz Tadim0.3 km
- New Moon Takeaway0.3 km
- Woodley Chef0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Rainbow Cafe0.9 km
- Gather & Gather at The Cafe0.9 km
- Move HQ (Cafe)0.9 km
- Bluemoon Restaurant & Takeaway0.5 km
- Coffee Haven at Winnersh Garden Centre0.9 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Winnersh Triangle0.8 km
- Earley1.5 km
- Winnersh Station2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Good Companions0.1 km
- The Ridgeway0.2 km
- Good Companions0.2 km
- The Ridgeway0.2 km
- Colemans Moor Lane Foot0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG54AH · Data under Open Government Licence