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RG5

READING

Berkshire, South East, England

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RG5 encompasses READING and its surrounding areas in Berkshire, South East.

Avg price £455,041
1yr change ▼ 1.1%
Crime 61% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£455,041

▼ 1.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

59% above national avg

Crime Rate

31.9/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

61% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

12 schools

Broadband Speed

372 Mbps

Property Prices in RG5

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in RG5 is £455,041, which is 22% below the Berkshire average of £585,928.

Properties in RG5 cost 58.6% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in RG5 have fallen 1.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £608,559 240
Semi-detached £466,989 393
Terraced £385,357 239
Flat £233,563 142
All types £455,041 1031

5-Year Price History

£444K £448K £453K £458K £462K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in RG5

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 31.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, RG5 has a crime rate well 61% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
13.7 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.8 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.8 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
3.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
6.5 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
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 1 rated Outstanding and 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
The Ambleside Centre Nursery Not inspected mi
Woodley CofE Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School Primary Outstanding mi
Waingels Secondary Not inspected mi
Beechwood Primary School Primary Requires improvement mi

1

Outstanding

1

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

187,200

Population

62

Median Age

40%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
40.0%
Private rent
13.0%
Social rent
8.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in RG5 are 372.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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372.0 Mbps

Avg Download

67.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

100%

Superfast Coverage

94%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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RG5 — READING

Area Summary

RG5 (READING) offers above-average property prices (£455,041, 59% above national average), low crime (61% below national average), 12 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (372 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about RG5 READING

What is the average house price in RG5 READING?
The average house price in RG5 (READING) is £455,041, based on 1031 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 59% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 1.1% over the past year.
Is RG5 READING a safe area to live?
Crime in RG5 is significantly below the national average (31.9 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (13.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (3.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of RG5 READING?
The population of RG5 (READING) is approximately 187,200 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 40% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 8% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in RG5?
The average broadband download speed in RG5 is 372 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises, ultrafast to 94%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in RG5 READING?
There are 12 schools in or near RG5. 17% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 1 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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