Postcode RG5 3LX 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79.3 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 1.0 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Woodford Park.
Woodley South has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,639 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 22% least deprived areas in England.
Woodley South has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 11.1% 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 3LX.
Woodley South near RG5 3LX 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 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Woodford Park | Large | Walking directions to Woodford Park |
| 0.4 mi | Malone Park | Small | Walking directions to Malone Park |
| 0.4 mi | Malone Park | Small | Walking directions to Malone Park |
Based on 133 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 distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £567,000 |
| Flats | 15 | £235,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 68 | £451,250 |
| Terraced | 29 | £425,000 |
10 year median price trend in South Lake
In the RG5 3LX postcode area, located within Woodley South, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG5 3LX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Lidl | 6 Headley Road, Reading, RG5 4JA | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons Daily | 141 Crockhamwell Road, Reading, RG5 3JP | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | Beechwood Avenue, Wokingham, RG5 3JP | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Waitrose | Crockhamwell Road, Wokingham, RG5 3JW | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | Headley Road, Wokingham, RG5 4BE | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.