Area Analysis Reading, South East

RG4 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the RG4 postcode area.

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Population

40,956

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 63,214 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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8/10
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8/10
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7/10
workEmployment
9/10
diversity_3Diversity
7/10
paymentsAffluence
10/10
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7/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
trending_upInvestment
1/10
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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.

home £486,375 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.9%
Asian / British Asian7.4%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed5.3%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences2002
Other theft787
Shoplifting625
Anti-social behaviour602
Vehicle crime520

school Local Schools

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Foundry College

Good9 pupils
P

King's Academy Oakwood

142 pupils
A

New Bridge Nursery School

Outstanding59 pupils
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Caversham Nursery School

Outstanding75 pupils
P

Caversham Primary School

Inadequate410 pupils
P

The Hill Primary School

Good397 pupils
P

Emmer Green Primary School

Outstanding411 pupils
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Thameside Primary School

Good393 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

27 nearby
  • Angel Bar
  • Caversham Bowling Club
  • Caversham Health & Fitness Club
  • Caversham Lawn Tennis Club
  • Caversham Working Mens Club
  • + 22 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

40 nearby
  • Thai Table
  • The Gardens of Caversham
  • The Tea Kiosk at Caversham Court Gardens
  • Turkish Grill at Milestone Way Precinct
  • Vegivores
  • + 35 more
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Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Hot Wok
  • Sonning Common Fish Bar
  • Attimonosh
  • Bien Manger Takeaway
  • Burger Revolution
  • + 15 more
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Retailers - Other

35 nearby
  • BP Leander Service Station
  • One Stop Shop
  • Playhatch Garden Centre
  • Sonning Common Food & Wine
  • The Herb Farm
  • + 30 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Budgens at Milestone Way Precinct
  • Co-operative Food
  • Co-operative Food
  • Iceland
  • Tesco
  • + 3 more