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Woodley South

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About

Woodley South is the southern part of Woodley, within the Borough of Wokingham. It is mainly residential, with local shops, a library and community facilities concentrated near the town centre. Schools, small parks and sports pitches sit among the housing, and local groups use the community halls for events and clubs. Street patterns reflect mid-20th century expansion, with a mix of terraces, semi-detached homes and later infill developments clustered around the main shopping parades.

Road and bus routes link Woodley South to Wokingham and Reading, and there is no railway station in the town so buses are the main public transport option. Part of the area occupies land once used for light aircraft work and the former Woodley aerodrome, which is still remembered in local street names and some surviving hangar outlines on historical maps. Short walks from the southern neighbourhoods bring you to riverside green corridors and local allotments that have served households for decades.

Area overview

On average Woodley South has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Woodley South is £55,783 per year. There are 5 schools in Woodley South: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Woodley South is home to around 6,987 people, with a population density of about 4,000.8 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
22.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Woodley South Population
6,987
Population density
4,000.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.2(+2%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.44(-40%)
Public order
6.3(+4%)
Other theft
5.87(+5%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.72(-11%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,907
70.21%
Indian
463
6.62%
Pakistani
385
5.51%
Other White
347
4.96%
African
166
2.38%
Total population: 6,989

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,762
32.5%
No qualifications
1,054
19.44%
Level 3 (A level)
849
15.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
689
12.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
612
11.29%
Total 16+ residents: 5,422

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
892
32.06%
Owns with a mortgage
836
30.05%
Social rents from council
467
16.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
306
11%
Other social rented
189
6.79%
Total households: 2,782

Property prices in Woodley South

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £410,500 in Woodley South area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £1,150,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Woodley South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached23£472,500
Terraced14£352,500
Detached17£580,000
Flats16£210,000

10 years median price trend in Woodley South

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

All postcodes in Woodley South

RG54LA

Caldbeck Drive

RG53DJ

Howth Drive

RG53NW

Crockhamwell Road

RG53DT

Wheble Drive

RG53HA

Woodwaye

RG53JU

Jubilee Close

RG53PP

Woodyer Close

RG54AF

Millers Grove

RG54BN

Loddon Bridge Road

RG53DY

Bruce Road

RG54JP

Arundel Road

RG53LF

Crockhamwell Road

RG54SB

Headley Road East

RG54HQ

Hunters Court

RG53PJ

Martin Close

RG53QB

Keswick Gardens

RG53DE

Beechwood Avenue

RG53DG

Beechwood Avenue

RG53PL

Raleigh Close

RG54JS

Carlton Close

RG54DU

Vauxhall Drive

RG53DZ

Bruce Road

RG54TQ

Martinet Road

RG53DS

Wheble Drive

RG53EU

Woodlands Avenue

RG53DQ

Beechwood Avenue

RG54DX

Ladbroke Close

RG54TF

Gemini Road

RG53AF

Howth Drive

RG53LX

Library Parade

RG54SA

Headley Road East

RG53PS

Drovers Way

RG54DZ

Viscount Way

RG54AY

Coniston Close

RG54EA

Vauxhall Drive

RG53JP

Crockhamwell Road

RG54BY

Millers Grove

RG53HL

Woodlands Avenue

RG54HX

Fosters Lane

RG54SZ

Headley Road East

RG54TR

Messenger Road

RG54HR

Duncan Road

RG53QW

South Lake Crescent

RG53EG

Howth Drive

RG53JL

Crockhamwell Road

RG53BT

Lytham Road

RG53QL

The Close

RG53JH

Crockhamwell Road

RG54BG

Loddon Bridge Road

RG53PU

Drovers Way

RG53BZ

Wheble Drive

RG54JN

Sussex Gardens

RG54AD

Loddon Bridge Road

RG54HS

Duncan Road

RG54AH

Norton Road

RG53DN

Rushbrook Road

RG53HE

Woodlands Avenue

RG54AX

Bakers Place

RG53QZ

Letts Green

RG53EL

Chequers Way

RG53EY

Norwich Drive

RG53DW

South Lake Crescent

RG54HE

Temple Mews

RG53EA

Manners Road

RG54AE

Loddon Bridge Road

RG54AG

Loddon Bridge Road

RG54HW

Malvern Close

RG53EW

Addington Gardens

RG54JU

Wingate Road

RG53LE

Crockhamwell Road

RG53PZ

School Drive

RG53ET

Howth Drive

RG54JE

Headley Road

RG53AE

Reading Road

RG54JT

Arundel Road

RG54LB

Cobham Road

RG53JW

Crockhamwell Road

RG54JH

Duncan Road

RG54JR

Arundel Road

RG54BS

Loddon Bridge Road

RG54HH

Fosters Lane

RG53EP

Walton Close

RG54EZ

Windermere Close

RG53JJ

Crockhamwell Road

RG53QD

The Ridgeway

RG53LD

Crockhamwell Road

RG53ED

Howth Drive

RG53HJ

Woodlands Avenue

RG54HP

Fosters Lane

RG54EF

Carpenters Close

RG53AN

Reading Road

RG53QJ

South Lake Crescent

RG53DP

Shelgate Walk

RG54JX

Caldbeck Drive

RG54BP

Loddon Bridge Road

RG53EB

Howth Drive

RG53DA

Reading Road

RG53QQ

Hearn Road

RG53QE

Knowle Road

RG54JW

Duncan Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.