RG5 4AW is a safe, established residential area on Loddon Bridge Road, 0.3km from Wheeler's Green in Woodley. Administratively it sits within Loddon ward and the Reading East constituency.
For serious buyers, RG5 4AW is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £595k.
Census 2021 statistics for RG5 4AW are sourced from Output Area E00084105 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LODDON BRIDGE ROAD, RG5 4AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LODDON BRIDGE ROAD, RG5 4AW.
332
39
£ 49,600 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG5 4AW 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RG5 4AW combines high owner-occupation (83%), strong property values (£595k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £595k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG5 4AW. 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
Detached
£ 510,000
2 sales · Mean £ 510,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG5 4AW has low crime rates — 28 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
Loddon Primary School
Woodley CofE Primary School
Highwood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Londis0.5 km
- Wickes0.9 km
- Delimobile1.0 km
- W H Smith Travel Ltd1.0 km
- Budgens0.7 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge Ltd0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Good Companions0.2 km
- The George0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Salt & Vinegar Fish & Chips0.2 km
- Laz Tadim0.5 km
- New Moon Takeaway0.5 km
- Woodley Chef0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Rainbow Cafe0.9 km
- Gather & Gather at The Cafe1.0 km
- Move HQ (Cafe)1.0 km
- Bluemoon Restaurant & Takeaway0.4 km
- Coffee Haven at Winnersh Garden Centre0.8 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Winnersh Triangle0.7 km
- Earley1.4 km
- Winnersh Station2.0 km
Bus Stops
- The Ridgeway0.1 km
- The Ridgeway0.1 km
- Good Companions0.1 km
- Good Companions0.2 km
- Rivermead Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG54AW · Data under Open Government Licence