Postcode RG5 3BF is located in an urban city, within the Bulmershe & Coronation ward of Wokingham in the South East region, and forms part of the Woodley South area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 13% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Woodley South is £55,783 per year. The nearest station is Earley, about 0.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Woodford Park.
Woodley South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,497 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
Woodley South has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 26.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Woodley South is £55,783 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RG5 3BF.
Woodley South near RG5 3BF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Earley located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Earley | N/A | Walking directions to Earley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Woodford Park | Large | Walking directions to Woodford Park |
| 0.2 mi | Bulmershe Park | Small | Walking directions to Bulmershe Park |
| 0.2 mi | Wheble Park | Small | Walking directions to Wheble Park |
Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £489,000 (about £445 per square foot) in Bulmershe & Coronation area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £1,000,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 30 | £678,750 | £450 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £496,500 | £476 |
| Terraced | 13 | £400,000 | £444 |
| Flats | 15 | £225,000 | £350 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £520,000 | £228,500 | £389,280 | £328,500 |
| 2017 | £490,000 | £257,000 | £415,000 | £320,000 |
| 2018 | £525,000 | £240,000 | £418,000 | £325,000 |
| 2019 | £487,500 | £190,000 | £380,000 | £305,000 |
| 2020 | £551,500 | £198,500 | £435,000 | £326,000 |
| 2021 | £540,000 | £220,000 | £425,000 | £360,000 |
| 2022 | £585,000 | £240,000 | £485,000 | £395,000 |
| 2023 | £558,420 | £235,000 | £512,000 | £380,000 |
| 2024 | £682,500 | £240,000 | £478,000 | £396,250 |
| 2025 | £603,250 | £235,000 | £475,000 | £402,500 |
| 2026 | £717,500 | £196,000 | £509,000 | £360,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £390 | £354 | £415 | £346 |
| 2017 | £447 | £329 | £392 | £383 |
| 2018 | £443 | £377 | £401 | £361 |
| 2019 | £436 | £320 | £402 | £349 |
| 2020 | £407 | £326 | £374 | £351 |
| 2021 | £422 | £335 | £410 | £397 |
| 2022 | £457 | £316 | £474 | £420 |
| 2023 | £483 | £280 | £443 | £384 |
| 2024 | £474 | £362 | £460 | £410 |
| 2025 | £466 | £356 | £476 | £426 |
| 2026 | £435 | £332 | £452 | £496 |
There were 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG5 3BF.
In the RG5 3BF postcode area, located within Woodley South, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG5 3BF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Englefield Place, Wokingham, RG6 1FN | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | M&S Simply Food | 406-410 London Road, Woodley, RG6 1BJ | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | 141 Crockhamwell Road, Reading, RG5 3JP | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | 81 Crockhamwell Road, Woodley, RG5 3JP | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | M&S Simply Food | London Road, Wokingham, RG6 1BG | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
Annual council tax rates for Wokingham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for RG5 3BF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Yusra Salman
Bulmershe & Coronation - Elected 7 May 2026
Yuan Yang
Earley and Woodley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RG5 3BF records about 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around RG5 3BF in Woodley South is £489,000 (about £445 per square foot) based on 98 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to RG5 3BF, including Addington School (Outstanding), The Bulmershe School and Highwood Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RG5 3BF is Earley, about 1,423 m away.
RG5 3BF scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,497 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Earley and Woodley covering RG5 3BF is Yuan Yang (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Yusra Salman (Conservative and Unionist Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.