RG5 4JT is a sought-after residential area on Arundel Road, 0.4km from Wheeler's Green in Woodley. Administratively it sits within Bulmershe and Whitegates ward and the Reading East constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG5, RG5 4JT offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 £490k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for RG5 4JT are sourced from Output Area E00083887 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ARUNDEL ROAD, RG5 4JT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARUNDEL ROAD, RG5 4JT.
325
44
£ 49,600 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
RG5 4JT is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £490k, 91% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG5 4JT. The average age is 44.3. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 442,500
2 sales · Mean £ 442,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG5 4JT has low crime rates — 23 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
Rivermead Primary School
South Lake Primary School
Highwood Primary School
The Bulmershe School
Addington School
St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Messy Church0.9 km
- Papa John's0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Hong Kong0.4 km
- Salt & Vinegar Fish & Chips0.6 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Boots (UK) Ltd0.4 km
- HK Superstore Ltd0.4 km
- Wine Rack0.6 km
- Woodley News0.3 km
- McColls0.4 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Bowling Pavilion0.8 km
- Bull & Chequers0.9 km
- The Chequers0.4 km
- Good Companions0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Adda Hut0.4 km
- Bosco Lounge0.4 km
- Brown Bag0.5 km
- Coffee #10.3 km
- Crumbs0.4 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods0.3 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd.0.4 km
- Waitrose0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Earley1.4 km
- Winnersh Triangle1.5 km
- Winnersh Station2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Arundel Road0.1 km
- Arundel Road0.1 km
- Silver Fox Crescent0.2 km
- Mulberry Close0.2 km
- Mulberry Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG54JT · Data under Open Government Licence