Postcode RG5 3LB 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 24.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Woodley South is £49,600 per year. The nearest station is Earley located about 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is South Lake 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 24.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Woodley South is £49,600 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RG5 3LB.
Woodley South near RG5 3LB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £435,200 in South Lake area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £770,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £559,500 |
| Flats | 17 | £235,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 62 | £451,000 |
| Terraced | 25 | £420,000 |
10 years price trend in South Lake
In the RG5 3LB postcode area, located within Woodley South, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Good Companions | Letts Green, Wokingham, RG5 3QZ | |
| 0.4 mi | The Waterside Woodley | Fairwater Drive, Reading, RG5 3EZ | |
| 0.4 mi | The Chequers | 198 Crockhamwell Road, Reading, RG5 3JH |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.