Seaford Gardens is in Woodley, Reading and in Wokingham district. RG5 3LN is located in the South Lake electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Reading East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Seaford Gardens, Woodley, Reading, RG5 3LN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG5 3LR, RG5 3LB, RG5 3PW, RG5 3LP, RG5 4HS, RG5 4HQ, RG5 3LD, RG5 3LE, RG5 3NR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RG5 3LN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 52.8% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 49.1% | 47.2% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of RG5 3LN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 18.6% | 18.9% | 0.3% | 37.9% | -19.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.5% | 64.5% | -2.0% | 44.2% | 20.3% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 6.1% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 9.2% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.6% | 42.3% | -3.3% | 48.4% | -6.1% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 41.6% | 4.8% | 33.6% | 8.0% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 12% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.1% | 15.8% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 8.8% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 14% | -4.2% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 8.3% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 13.6% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.1% | 36.4% | 3.3% | 33.8% | 2.6% |
| Other | 6.8% | 3.1% | -3.7% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 9% | 6.5% | 3.1% | 5.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 95.4% | 84.7% | -10.7% | 81.4% | 3.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 83.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.3% | 83.5% | -9.8% | 83.2% | 0.3% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 4.5% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 7.9% | 5.1% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.6% | 83.5% | -8.1% | 83.2% | 0.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 11.3% | 10.9% | 9.8% | 1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 4.5% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 0.4% | -5.2% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.8% | 76.7% | 7.1% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.2% | 37.2% | -3.0% |
| Christian | 49.6% | 46.2% | 3.4% |
| Hindu | 6.4% | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Seaford Gardens was 44.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.6% higher than the Loddon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Seaford Gardens has the 4th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Loddon and the 167th highest crime rate of 522 local areas in Wokingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.9%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Seaford Gardens, Reading, Wokingham Detached, an established residential building | £885,000 | 2022-01-27 | £975,964 |
| 2 Seaford Gardens, Reading, Wokingham Detached, an established residential building | £327,500 | 2012-07-12 | £599,156 |
| 5 Seaford Gardens, Reading, Wokingham Detached, an established residential building | £166,400 | 1999-04-30 | £656,674 |
| 2 Seaford Gardens, Reading, Wokingham Detached, an established residential building | £102,000 | 1995-05-26 | £600,343 |
RG5 3LN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in RG5 3LN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 91 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Education | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ambleside Centre Ambleside Close , Woodley RG5 4JJ | 4out of 4 | 483 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caversham Nursery School 114 Amersham Road , Caversham RG4 5NA | 4out of 4 | 4,310 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blagdon Nursery School Blagdon Road , Whitley RG2 7NT | 4out of 4 | 4,606 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Bridge Nursery School Montague Street , Caversham RG4 5AU | 4out of 4 | 4,727 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Lake Primary School Campbell Road , Woodley RG5 3NA | 4out of 4 | 261 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Primary School Ambleside Close , Woodley RG5 4JJ | 1out of 4 | 482 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivermead Primary School Loddon Bridge Road , Woodley RG5 4BS | 3out of 4 | 669 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highwood Primary School Fairwater Drive , Woodley RG5 3JE | 2out of 4 | 943 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School Western Avenue , RG5 3BH | 3out of 4 | 1,185 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bulmershe School Woodlands Avenue , Woodley RG5 3EU | 3out of 4 | 1,197 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maiden Erlegh School Silverdale Rd , Earley RG6 7HS | 3out of 4 | 1,956 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waingels Waingels Road , Woodley RG5 4RF | 3out of 4 | 2,356 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Reading Crescent Road , East Reading RG1 5RQ | 4out of 4 | 2,668 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maiden Erlegh School in Reading 81 Crescent Road , RG1 5SL | 3out of 4 | 2,672 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addington School Woodlands Avenue , Woodley RG5 3EU | 4out of 4 | 1,129 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reading Blue Coat School Holme Park , Sonning Lane RG4 6SU | - not rated | 2,925 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Upper Redlands Road , Reading RG1 5JT | - not rated | 3,277 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Reading Whiteknights House , Whiteknights RG6 6UR | - not rated | 3,303 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leighton Park School Shinfield Road , RG2 7ED | - not rated | 3,817 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Cafe | Christ Church, Crockhamwell Road | 322 yd | |
| La De Kitchen | 61-63 Crockhamwell Road | 550 yd | |
| Coffee #1 | 65-67 Crockhamwell Road | 585 yd | |
| Fireaway Pizza | 148 Crockhamwell Road | 628 yd | |
| Crumbs | 4 Library Parade, Crockhamwell Road | 648 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Good Companions | The Good Companions, 149 Loddon Bridge Road | 374 yd | |
| The Waterside | The Waterside, Fairwater Drive | 571 yd | |
| The Chequers | The Chequers, 198 Crockhamwell Road | 641 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt & Vinegar Fish & Chips | 149 Loddon Bridge Road | 421 yd | |
| Papa John's | 172 Crockhamwell Road | 641 yd | |
| Hong Kong | 153 Crockhamwell Road | 653 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 145 Crockhamwell Road | 653 yd | |
| Maya's Treats Ltd | 107 Crockhamwell Road | 669 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Ltd | Waitrose Ltd, 108/112 Crockhamwell Road | 524 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 81-87 Crockhamwell Road | 604 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd. | 6 Headley Road | 710 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Lake Primary School CAMPBELL ROAD | grass pitches | 356 yd |
| Rivermead Primary School LODDON BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 567 yd |
| Addington School (Closed) Loddon Bridge Road | grass pitches | 684 yd |
| Highwood Primary School Fairwater Drive | grass pitches | 1,051 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 279.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.