3.4% Below average

Rental Yield in RG5 — READING

Rent data based on Wokingham UA local authority median. Our methodology

Below average ↑ above South East average (3.3%) · ↓ below England average (3.6%)

£440,000

Median Price

£1,260

Monthly Rent

3.4%

Gross Yield

983

Transactions (3yr)

Price by Property Type

Type	Median Price	Sales
Detached	£590,000	229
Semi-detached	£460,000	379
Terraced	£380,000	231
Flat	£244,000	131
Other	£415,000	13

Compare Nearby Postcodes

Compare RG5 side by side →

Postcode ↕	Area ↕	Yield ↕	Median Price ↕	Monthly Rent ↕
RG6	READING	3.38	£447,750	£1,260
RG10	READING	2.58	£586,500	£1,260
RG1	READING	4.52	£305,000	£1,150
RG2	READING	3.37	£410,000	£1,150
RG4	READING	2.88	£480,000	£1,150

Postcode ↕	Area ↕	Yield ↕	Median Price ↕	Monthly Rent ↕
RG6	READING	3.38	£447,750	£1,260
RG10	READING	2.58	£586,500	£1,260
RG1	READING	4.52	£305,000	£1,150
RG2	READING	3.37	£410,000	£1,150
RG4	READING	2.88	£480,000	£1,150
RG41	WOKINGHAM	2.96	£510,000	£1,260

RG5 is part of Wokingham UA. View all postcode districts in Wokingham UA.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the rental yield in RG5?

RG5 has a gross rental yield of 3.4%. The median property price is £440,000 with typical monthly rents of £1,260, based on Land Registry and VOA data.

Is RG5 a good area for buy-to-let?

RG5 yields 3.4%, below the England average of 3.6%. The area may offer stronger capital growth. Compare with other postcodes in Wokingham UA for alternatives.

What is the median property price in RG5?

The median property price in RG5 is £440,000, based on 983 Land Registry transactions over 3 years. This compares to £486,000 across Wokingham UA as a whole.

Data updated quarterly · Last update: Q1 2026