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Woodley East

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About

Woodley East is a residential area located on the eastern side of the larger Woodley suburb, falling within the borough of Wokingham. The neighbourhood is characterised by a mix of housing, primarily from the mid-20th century, with many semi-detached and detached homes lining its quiet, leafy streets. The area is served by local shops and amenities along Headley Road, providing for everyday needs. Its layout offers a settled, community-focused environment for residents.

The geography includes several small greens and open spaces, such as the recreation ground near Woodley C of E Primary School. A notable local feature is the presence of the historic Bulmershe Court, a manor house with origins dating back centuries, now part of a school campus. Transport links are straightforward, with good road connections to central Woodley, Reading, and the wider motorway network, while the surrounding area maintains a distinctly suburban feel.

Area overview

On average Woodley East has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 27 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Woodley East is £85,520 per year. There are 5 schools in Woodley East: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Woodley East is home to around 8,489 people, with a population density of about 1,449.3 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
27
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Woodley East Population
8,489
Population density
1,449.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.2(-52%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.36(-45%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.42(-47%)
Public order
2.71(-56%)
Shoplifting
1.88(-77%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,599
77.71%
Other White
494
5.82%
Indian
434
5.11%
Pakistani
174
2.05%
White and Asian (mixed)
121
1.42%
Total population: 8,492

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,103
46.87%
Level 3 (A level)
1,152
17.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
898
13.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
546
8.25%
No qualifications
516
7.79%
Total 16+ residents: 6,620

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,558
46.73%
Owns outright
1,123
33.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
433
12.99%
Other social rented
110
3.3%
Shared ownership
51
1.53%
Total households: 3,334

Property prices in Woodley East

Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £465,000 in Woodley East area, with individual transactions ranging from £137,500 up to £1,185,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Woodley East in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Woodley East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached36£605,000
Flats21£247,000
Semi-Detached23£510,000
Terraced25£380,000

10 years median price trend in Woodley East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woodley East.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.