RG4 is a postcode district in Reading, South East, covering 986 active and 738 retired postcodes.
The largest share of RG4 (16%) is characterised by a prosperous Indian community with high employment in professional sectors, alongside a diverse professional area with lots of families buying and renting (14%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes RG4 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in RG4 are around £486k, down 10.7% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across RG4 at 146 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 43 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full RG4 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
RG4 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the RG4 postcode area.
40,956
43
£ 63,214 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. RG4's low deprivation rank, 74% ownership, and £486k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £486k. Property prices are trending down 10.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Foundry College
King's Academy Oakwood
New Bridge Nursery School
Caversham Nursery School
Caversham Primary School
The Hill Primary School
Emmer Green Primary School
Thameside Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
27 nearby- Angel Bar
- Caversham Bowling Club
- Caversham Health & Fitness Club
- Caversham Lawn Tennis Club
- Caversham Working Mens Club
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- 3Cs Cafe at St Johns Church
- Alto Lounge
- Bina Tandoori
- Clay's
- Costa Coffee Store
- + 35 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Budgens at Milestone Way Precinct
- Co-operative Food
- Co-operative Food
- Iceland
- Tesco
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Attimonosh
- Bien Manger Takeaway
- Burger Revolution
- Caversham Tandoori
- Christian Community Action Drop In Centre
- + 15 more
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- Kings Meadow Convenience
- Lloyds Pharmacy at Milestone Way Precinct
- Londis
- Markand Pharmacy
- McColls at Milestone Way Precinct
- + 30 more
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Area Profile: RG4 · Data under Open Government Licence