Area Report
Last updated 30 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A well-off pocket of Wokingham: a school rated Outstanding within a short walk, roughly 12 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and recorded crime among the lowest in England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around RG5 4JJ.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
7Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 16 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 26 schools in total
- IMD education decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: The Ambleside Centre (Outstanding) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
8crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 8 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 3.2)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
5GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 10/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 10 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 5 GP, 9 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: WOODLEY PRACTICE — 0.1 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 30 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 12 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
15green spaces
- IMD environment decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 18.1 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Playground (200 m²) — 0.2 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
21shops & libraries
- 18 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Lidl, Waitrose, Iceland, Morrisons…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.1 mi
Nearest: Lidl Woodley Reading — 0.1 mi
In Wokingham, 80% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (95% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 91% got their first preference (99% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Wokingham, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near RG5 4JJ.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in RG5.
Average sold price by property type across the RG5 district, 2021–2026.
About RG5 4JJ
RG5 4JJ scores 86/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and safety — with Lidl Woodley Reading 0.1 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, RG5 4JJ is a well-off neighbourhood — IMD decile 8/10, ranked 25,639 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is low (IMD housing decile 8/10).
There are 26 schools within the typical catchment area, including 4 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 12 rated Good. The nearest school is Beechwood Primary School (Ofsted: Requires Improvement), within a short walk.
There were 8 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 5 GP surgeries and 9 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is WOODLEY PRACTICE, 0.1 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
