Lysander Close is in Woodley, Reading and in Wokingham district. RG5 4ND is located in the Loddon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Reading East. This postcode has been in use since 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lysander Close, Woodley, Reading, RG5 4ND and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG5 4XJ, RG5 4SH, RG5 4UW, RG5 4SJ, RG5 4UL, RG5 4XL, RG5 4UX, RG5 4UR, RG5 4UZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RG5 4ND, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% 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 | 51.4% | 53.5% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 48.6% | 46.5% | -2.1% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around RG5 4ND, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44% | 47.6% | 3.6% | 37.9% | 9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.1% | 33.8% | -2.3% | 44.2% | -10.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 9.5% | -1.7% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 5.2% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 (90.2%) 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 | 56.1% | 54.7% | -1.4% | 48.4% | 6.3% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 35.5% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 7.8% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -4.9% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 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.
In the area around RG5 4ND this area, 8.2% 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 | 7.5% | 8.2% | 0.7% | 18.2% | -10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 13.4% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 16.4% | -3.9% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 3.9% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 19.4% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.6% | 37.1% | 3.5% | 33.8% | 3.3% |
| Other | 5% | 1.7% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.5% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1% | 4% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 92.2% | 84.5% | -7.7% | 81.4% | 3.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 86.5% 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 | 91.6% | 86.5% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| European Union | 2% | 5.7% | 3.7% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2% | 5.1% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.2% | 85.9% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 6.4% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 5.7% | 5.0% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.5% | 76.7% | 3.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.8% | 37.2% | 12.6% |
| Christian | 41.8% | 46.2% | -4.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lysander Close was 13.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.7% lower than the Bulmershe & Coronation average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Lysander Close has the 8th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Bulmershe & Coronation and the 94th lowest crime rate of 523 local areas in Wokingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.6%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Lysander Close, Reading, Wokingham Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2026-01-14 | £316,579 |
| 26 Lysander Close, Reading, Wokingham Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2025-12-19 | £342,926 |
| 9 Lysander Close, Reading, Wokingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2024-10-11 | £255,697 |
| 25 Lysander Close, Reading, Wokingham Terraced, an established residential building | £320,500 | 2024-05-29 | £338,103 |
| 56 Lysander Close, Reading, Wokingham Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-11-01 | £338,986 |
RG5 4ND area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 113 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Information and communication | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| 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 |
| Caversham Nursery School 114 Amersham Road , Caversham RG4 5NA | 4out of 4 | 5,313 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodley CofE Primary School Hurricane Way , Woodley RG5 4UX | 3out of 4 | 116 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Bank Infant School Duffield Road , Woodley RG5 4RW | - not rated | 1,020 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Bank Junior School Duffield Road , Woodley RG5 4RW | - not rated | 1,020 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Bank Infant School Duffield Road , Woodley RG5 4RW | 3out of 4 | 1,020 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Bank Junior School Duffield Road , Woodley RG5 4RW | 3out of 4 | 1,020 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waingels College Denmark Avenue , Woodley RG5 4RF | - not rated | 1,183 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waingels Waingels Road , Woodley RG5 4RF | 3out of 4 | 1,183 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bulmershe School Woodlands Avenue , Woodley RG5 3EU | - not rated | 2,383 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bulmershe School Woodlands Avenue , Woodley RG5 3EU | 3out of 4 | 2,383 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest School Robin Hood Lane , Winnersh RG41 5NE | - not rated | 2,961 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading College and School of Arts and Design Crescent Road , RG1 5RQ | - not rated | 4,208 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,400 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 | 2,421 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Addington School Woodlands Avenue , Woodley RG5 3EU | - not rated | 2,421 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reading Blue Coat School Holme Park , Sonning Lane RG4 6SU | - not rated | 3,054 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Park School Bridge Farm Road , Twyford RG10 9PP | - not rated | 3,347 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dolphin School Waltham Road , Hurst RG10 0FR | - not rated | 3,375 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jalpari of Woodley | Shop Unit 4, Loddon Vale Centre | 166 yd | |
| Jungle Mania | Unit 4, Headley Park Area Nine, Headley Road East | 744 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bull & Chequers | Bull & Chequers, Woodley Green | 704 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut Delivery | Shop Unit 8, Loddon Vale Centre | 166 yd | |
| Want Want | 2 The Parade, Brecon Road | 770 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Shop Unit 7, Loddon Vale Centre | 166 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodley Ce Primary School HURRICANE WAY | grass pitches | 114 yd |
| Core Fitness Woodley SHOP 6 SHOP 6 LODDON VALE CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 155 yd |
| Sandford Park HURRICANE WAY | grass pitches | 215 yd |
| Willow Bank Junior School DUFFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,014 yd |
| Addington School (Closed) Loddon Bridge Road | grass pitches | 1,022 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 | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| 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 | 75.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 90.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.