Vauxhall Drive is in Woodley, Reading and in Wokingham district. RG5 4DU is located in the Loddon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Reading East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Vauxhall Drive, Woodley, Reading, RG5 4DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG5 4EA, RG5 3EW, RG5 4DX, RG5 4AX, RG5 4BG, RG5 4EJ, RG5 4AF, RG5 4BN, RG5 4BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG5 4DU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 50.9% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 47.6% | 49.1% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 4DU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.4% 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 | 32.1% | 30% | -2.1% | 37.9% | -7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.9% | 57.4% | 13.5% | 44.2% | 13.2% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 8.7% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 12.1% | 2.7% | -9.4% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.6% | 54.2% | 5.6% | 48.4% | 5.8% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 34.9% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 9.8% | -3.5% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 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.
In the area around RG5 4DU this area, 9.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.9% | 9.1% | -8.8% | 18.2% | -9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 8.7% | -6.7% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 12.5% | -6.8% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.8% | 6.8% | 0.0% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 18.9% | 3.5% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.8% | 40.4% | 18.6% | 33.8% | 6.6% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.8% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 4% | 0.8% | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 91.1% | 85.1% | -6.0% | 81.4% | 3.7% |
| Other | 2.5% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 87.5% 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 | 91.1% | 87.5% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| European Union | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.3% | 5.8% | -1.5% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.6% | 86.7% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.2% | 9.2% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 0.9% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.9% | 1.2% | -7.7% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.6% | 76.7% | 12.9% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.1% | 37.2% | 10.9% |
| Christian | 42.4% | 46.2% | -3.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Sikh | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vauxhall Drive was 10.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.5% lower than the Bulmershe & Coronation average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Vauxhall Drive has the 6th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Bulmershe & Coronation and the 69th lowest crime rate of 522 local areas in Wokingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Vauxhall Drive, Reading, Wokingham Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2024-05-30 | £536,458 |
| 42 Vauxhall Drive, Reading, Wokingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2023-05-05 | £446,988 |
| 12 Vauxhall Drive, Reading, Wokingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2022-10-07 | £665,102 |
| 12 Vauxhall Drive, Reading, Wokingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2022-05-30 | £669,423 |
| 40 Vauxhall Drive, Reading, Wokingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,125 | 2021-05-11 | £521,343 |
RG5 4DU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
RG5 4DU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 133 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ambleside Centre Ambleside Close , Woodley RG5 4JJ | 4out of 4 | 594 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caversham Nursery School 114 Amersham Road , Caversham RG4 5NA | 4out of 4 | 4,735 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Bridge Nursery School Montague Street , Caversham RG4 5AU | 4out of 4 | 5,176 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blagdon Nursery School Blagdon Road , Whitley RG2 7NT | 4out of 4 | 5,270 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivermead Primary School Loddon Bridge Road , Woodley RG5 4BS | 3out of 4 | 190 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Primary School Ambleside Close , Woodley RG5 4JJ | 1out of 4 | 568 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Lake Primary School Campbell Road , Woodley RG5 3NA | 4out of 4 | 897 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodley CofE Primary School Hurricane Way , Woodley RG5 4UX | 3out of 4 | 1,140 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School Western Avenue , RG5 3BH | 3out of 4 | 1,190 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 | 1,627 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waingels Waingels Road , Woodley RG5 4RF | 3out of 4 | 1,863 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maiden Erlegh School Silverdale Rd , Earley RG6 7HS | 3out of 4 | 2,597 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Forest School Robin Hood Lane , Winnersh RG41 5NE | 2out of 4 | 2,717 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| UTC Reading Crescent Road , East Reading RG1 5RQ | 4out of 4 | 3,296 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Piggott School Twyford Road , Wargrave RG10 8DS | 3out of 4 | 5,245 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,612 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reading Blue Coat School Holme Park , Sonning Lane RG4 6SU | - not rated | 2,957 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Upper Redlands Road , Reading RG1 5JT | - not rated | 3,914 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Reading Whiteknights House , Whiteknights RG6 6UR | - not rated | 3,965 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddam House Berkshire Bearwood Road , RG41 5BG | - not rated | 4,308 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jungle Mania | Unit 4, Headley Park Area Nine, Headley Road East | 526 yd | |
| Red Rose | 58 Headley Road | 643 yd | |
| Crumbs | 4 Library Parade, Crockhamwell Road | 789 yd | |
| Coffee #1 | 65-67 Crockhamwell Road | 789 yd | |
| Rainbow Cafe | Christ Church, Crockhamwell Road | 797 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Good Companions | The Good Companions, 149 Loddon Bridge Road | 549 yd | |
| Bull & Chequers | Bull & Chequers, Woodley Green | 690 yd | |
| The Chequers | The Chequers, 198 Crockhamwell Road | 817 yd | |
| Bowling Pavilion | Woodford Park Leisure Centre, Haddon Drive | 1,032 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laz Tadim | 2a Hudson Road | 390 yd | |
| New Moon Takeaway | 6 Hudson Road | 390 yd | |
| Salt & Vinegar Fish & Chips | 149 Loddon Bridge Road | 631 yd | |
| Papa John's | 172 Crockhamwell Road | 818 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | Shop Unit 8, Loddon Vale Centre | 844 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd. | 6 Headley Road | 779 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | Waitrose Ltd, 108/112 Crockhamwell Road | 788 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Shop Unit 7, Loddon Vale Centre | 844 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 81-87 Crockhamwell Road | 850 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Addington School (Closed) Loddon Bridge Road | grass pitches | 123 yd |
| Rivermead Primary School LODDON BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 138 yd |
| Core Fitness Woodley SHOP 6 SHOP 6 LODDON VALE CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 843 yd |
| South Lake Primary School CAMPBELL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,016 yd |
| Woodley Ce Primary School HURRICANE WAY | grass pitches | 1,084 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 | 156.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 181.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 24.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.92 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.