Postcode RG5 3LA is located in an urban city, within the South Lake ward of Wokingham in the South East region, and forms part of the Woodley South area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Woodley South is £55,783 per year. The nearest station is Earley located about 0.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Woodford Park.
Woodley South has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,844 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 3% least deprived areas in England.
Woodley South has a very low crime rate, with approximately 23.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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 3LA.
Woodley South near RG5 3LA 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 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 | Malone Park | Small | Walking directions to Malone Park |
| 0.2 mi | Malone Park | Small | Walking directions to Malone Park |
Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £435,000 in South Lake area, with individual transactions ranging from £131,250 up to £1,150,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £578,000 |
| Flats | 20 | £232,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 57 | £455,000 |
| Terraced | 27 | £405,000 |
10 year median price trend in South Lake
In the RG5 3LA postcode area, located within Woodley South, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG5 3LA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Waitrose | 108 Crockhamwell Road, Woodley, RG5 3JW | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 81 Crockhamwell Road, Woodley, RG5 3JP | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | HK Superstore Ltd | 160-152 Crockhamwell Road, Woodley, RG5 3JJ | Walking directions to HK Superstore Ltd |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | 141 Crockhamwell Road, Reading, RG5 3JP | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | 6 Headley Road, Reading, RG5 4JA | Walking directions to Lidl |
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 3LA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Carol Ann Jewell
South Lake - Elected 7 May 2026
Yuan Yang
Earley and Woodley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.