Postcode RG5 3LE 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Vauxhall Park.
Woodley South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,717 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Woodley South has a high crime rate, with approximately 80.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 52.5% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 14 ft away from RG5 3LE.
Woodley South near RG5 3LE 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 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Earley | N/A | Walking directions to Earley |
| 0.8 mi | Winnersh Triangle | N/A | Walking directions to Winnersh Triangle |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Vauxhall Park | Medium | Walking directions to Vauxhall Park |
| 0.3 mi | Malone Park | Small | Walking directions to Malone Park |
| 0.3 mi | Malone Park | Small | Walking directions to Malone Park |
Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £435,000 (about £427 per square foot) in South Lake area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £1,150,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £579,000 | £417 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £455,000 | £463 |
| Terraced | 22 | £409,000 | £441 |
| Flats | 20 | £235,000 | £357 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £599,950 | £293,000 | £395,000 | £409,995 |
| 2017 | £576,500 | £244,000 | £420,000 | £424,950 |
| 2018 | £575,000 | £261,000 | £375,000 | £360,000 |
| 2019 | £470,000 | £205,000 | £368,000 | £332,500 |
| 2020 | £452,000 | £215,000 | £375,000 | £350,000 |
| 2021 | £550,000 | £210,000 | £385,000 | £358,500 |
| 2022 | £602,500 | £217,000 | £431,000 | £431,000 |
| 2023 | £616,000 | £207,250 | £425,000 | £398,250 |
| 2024 | £545,000 | £243,750 | £447,500 | £381,250 |
| 2025 | £576,500 | £235,000 | £445,750 | £425,000 |
| 2026 | £580,000 | £235,000 | £461,250 | £365,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £340 | £370 | £387 | £366 |
| 2017 | £350 | £354 | £384 | £380 |
| 2018 | £374 | £374 | £406 | £374 |
| 2019 | £387 | £287 | £405 | £345 |
| 2020 | £419 | £297 | £378 | £364 |
| 2021 | £424 | £319 | £412 | £394 |
| 2022 | £445 | £296 | £481 | £453 |
| 2023 | £485 | £334 | £446 | £428 |
| 2024 | £434 | £369 | £433 | £422 |
| 2025 | £445 | £349 | £452 | £435 |
| 2026 | £408 | £334 | £440 | £439 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG5 3LE.
In the RG5 3LE postcode area, located within Woodley South, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG5 3LE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Waitrose | 108 Crockhamwell Road, Woodley, RG5 3JW | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Austin Road, Wokingham, RG5 4ES | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Rodira News Stores | Coppice Road, Wokingham, RG5 3RB | Walking directions to Rodira News Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | 81 Crockhamwell Road, Woodley, RG5 3JP | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | HK Superstore Ltd | 160-152 Crockhamwell Road, Woodley, RG5 3JJ | Walking directions to HK Superstore Ltd |
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 3LE, 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
The area around RG5 3LE records about 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 3LE in Woodley South is £435,000 (about £427 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to RG5 3LE, including Rivermead Primary School, South Lake Primary School and Beechwood Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RG5 3LE is Earley, about 1,278 m away.
RG5 3LE scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,717 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 3LE is Yuan Yang (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Carol Ann Jewell (Liberal Democrats).
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.