Postcode RG5 3PE is located in an urban city, within the South Lake ward of Wokingham in the South East region, and forms part of the Southlake area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Southlake is £67,873 per year. The nearest station is Earley located about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest large park is South Lake Park.
Southlake has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,002 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 27% least deprived areas in England.
Southlake has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.9 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 2.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Southlake is £67,873 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 321 ft away from RG5 3PE.
Southlake near RG5 3PE 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Earley | N/A | Walking directions to Earley |
| 0.8 mi | Winnersh Triangle | N/A | Walking directions to Winnersh Triangle |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | South Lake Park | Large | Walking directions to South Lake Park |
| 0.4 mi | Meadow Park | Small | Walking directions to Meadow Park |
| 0.4 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 3PE postcode area, located within Southlake, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG5 3PE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 570 Wokingham Road, Reading, RG6 7JB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Rodira News Stores | Coppice Road, Wokingham, RG5 3RB | Walking directions to Rodira News Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Big Bazaar | 343 Wokingham Road, Earley, Reading, RG6 7EB | Walking directions to Big Bazaar |
| 0.4 mi | Budgens | 660 Wokingham Road, Earley, RG6 7HN | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.4 mi | Southlake Parade Convenience Store | Kingfisher Drive, Wokingham, RG5 3SJ | Walking directions to Southlake Parade Convenience Store |
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 3PE, 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.