Property Prices in RG5
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
The average property price in RG5 is £457,247, which is 15% below the Berkshire average of £535,339.
Properties in RG5 cost 59.3% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.
House prices in RG5 have fallen 7.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.
Average Price by Property Type
| Type | Average Price | Sales (12m) |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | £636,457 | 23 |
| Semi-detached | £472,559 | 34 |
| Terraced | £384,190 | 21 |
| Flat | £261,249 | 0 |
| All types | £457,247 | 93 |
5-Year Price History
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Crime & Safety in RG5
Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)
With 71.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, RG5 has a crime rate 12% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.
Crime by Type vs National Average
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Schools in RG5
Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted
RG5 has 12 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.
Nearest Schools
| School | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ambleside Centre | Primary | Not yet inspected | 0 mi |
| Woodley CofE Primary School | Primary | Not yet inspected | 0 mi |
| St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School | Primary | Not yet inspected | 0 mi |
| Waingels | Secondary | Not yet inspected | 0 mi |
| Beechwood Primary School | Primary | Not yet inspected | 0 mi |
0
Outstanding
0
Good
0
Requires improvement
0
Inadequate
Demographics
Source: ONS Census 2021
32,872
Population
37
Median Age
65%
Owner-Occupied
76%
Economically Active
Tenure Type
Broadband & Connectivity
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations
Average broadband download speeds in RG5 are 69.0 Mbps, with 80% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 34% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.
69.0 Mbps
Avg Download
17.3 Mbps
Avg Upload
80%
Superfast Coverage
41%
Ultrafast Coverage
34%
Full Fibre (FTTP)
Council Tax
Source: Valuation Office Agency
Council tax in RG5 is collected by Reading Council. The Band D rate is £2,353/year.
Area Summary
RG5 — READING
Area Summary
RG5 (READING) offers above-average property prices (£457,247, 59% above national average), 12 nearby schools, and good broadband connectivity (69 Mbps average).
Prices
Above avg
Safety
Average
Schools
Weak
Broadband
Good
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