Hazel Drive is in Woodley, Reading and in Wokingham district. RG5 3SA 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 Hazel Drive, Woodley, Reading, RG5 3SA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG5 3SF, RG5 3SE, RG5 3RY, RG5 3SG, RG5 3RZ, RG5 3SQ, RG5 3LL, RG5 3LH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RG5 3SA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.3% | 48.6% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 52.7% | 51.4% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 3SA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.1% 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 | 32.8% | 30.3% | -2.5% | 37.9% | -7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.9% | 53.1% | 2.2% | 44.2% | 8.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 10% | 11.8% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 3.5% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 50.9% | 49.4% | -1.5% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 34% | -4.7% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 7% | 12.9% | 5.9% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.7% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.1% | 10.2% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 11.3% | -6.4% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 10.2% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3.9% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 17.2% | 2.1% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 38% | 44.9% | 6.9% | 33.8% | 11.1% |
| Other | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 4.6% | 4% | -0.6% | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 7.6% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 89.9% | 83% | -6.9% | 81.4% | 1.6% |
In this area, 86.3% 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 | 92.4% | 86.3% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 3% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 5.5% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.8% | 86% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 9.1% | 7.9% | 9.8% | -0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 0.9% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.2% | 76.7% | 10.5% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.9% | 37.2% | 4.7% |
| Christian | 40.4% | 46.2% | -5.8% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 6.4% | 6.5% | -0.1% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hazel Drive was 39.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.6% higher than the Loddon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hazel Drive has the 7th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Loddon and the 194th highest crime rate of 522 local areas in Wokingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Hazel Drive, Reading, Wokingham Terraced, an established residential building | £448,000 | 2025-10-24 | £448,000 |
| 78 Hazel Drive, Reading, Wokingham Terraced, an established residential building | £434,000 | 2025-03-31 | £441,170 |
| 44 Hazel Drive, Reading, Wokingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2025-01-30 | £328,979 |
| 78 Hazel Drive, Reading, Wokingham Terraced, an established residential building | £427,000 | 2024-02-26 | £464,768 |
| 57 Hazel Drive, Reading, Wokingham Terraced, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2023-12-20 | £442,203 |
RG5 3SA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 116 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ambleside Centre Ambleside Close , Woodley RG5 4JJ | 4out of 4 | 1,432 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blagdon Nursery School Blagdon Road , Whitley RG2 7NT | 4out of 4 | 3,502 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caversham Nursery School 114 Amersham Road , Caversham RG4 5NA | 4out of 4 | 3,833 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Bridge Nursery School Montague Street , Caversham RG4 5AU | 4out of 4 | 4,182 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earley St Peter's Church of England Primary School Church Road , Earley RG6 1EY | 3out of 4 | 797 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highwood Primary School Fairwater Drive , Woodley RG5 3JE | 2out of 4 | 878 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Lake Primary School Campbell Road , Woodley RG5 3NA | 4out of 4 | 884 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldryngton Primary School Off Silverdale Road , Earley RG6 7HR | 4out of 4 | 962 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loddon Primary School Silverdale Road , Earley RG6 7LR | 3out of 4 | 1,315 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maiden Erlegh School Silverdale Rd , Earley RG6 7HS | 3out of 4 | 928 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bulmershe School Woodlands Avenue , Woodley RG5 3EU | 3out of 4 | 1,241 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Reading Crescent Road , East Reading RG1 5RQ | 4out of 4 | 1,741 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maiden Erlegh School in Reading 81 Crescent Road , RG1 5SL | 3out of 4 | 1,749 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reading School Erleigh Road , RG1 5LW | 4out of 4 | 2,791 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 1,085 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Reading Whiteknights House , Whiteknights RG6 6UR | - not rated | 2,228 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Upper Redlands Road , Reading RG1 5JT | - not rated | 2,299 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leighton Park School Shinfield Road , RG2 7ED | - not rated | 2,724 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamilton School 40 Christchurch Road , RG2 7AY | - not rated | 3,036 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St James Cafe | St James' Church, Kingfisher Drive | 324 yd | |
| The Waterfall | 4 The Parade | 1,086 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Waterside | The Waterside, Fairwater Drive | 632 yd | |
| Our Lady of Peace Social Club | 338 Wokingham Road | 1,024 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Messy Church | St James' Church, Kingfisher Drive | 324 yd | |
| Blissful Unami | 199 Wokingham Road | 1,015 yd | |
| Top Table Fish & Chips | 197 Wokingham Road | 1,029 yd | |
| Yan Yan | 1 The Parade | 1,086 yd | |
| Herbies Pizza / Herbs Tandoori / Herbs Caffe | 13b The Parade | 1,086 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food | Unit 1, Englefield Place | 985 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 2 Church Road | 990 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Silverdale Road | 1,062 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Lake Primary School CAMPBELL ROAD | grass pitches | 756 yd |
| Sol Joel Park SOL JOEL PLAYING FIELDS SOL JOEL PLAYING FIELDS CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 758 yd |
| Earley St Nicholas Hall SUTCLIFFE AVENUE | 824 yd | |
| Highwood Primary School Fairwater Drive | grass pitches | 897 yd |
| Maiden Erlegh School SILVERDALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 994 yd |
| Aldryngton Primary School SILVERDALE ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,023 yd |
| Our Lady Of Peace Community Centre WOKINGHAM ROAD | 1,043 yd | |
| Bulmershe Leisure Centre (Closed) WOODLANDS AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,079 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 | 98.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.7% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 161.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.