Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

SOUTHVIEW PARK, RG4 5AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHVIEW PARK, RG4 5AF.

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Population

271

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 61,500 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG4 5AF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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6/10
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9/10
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9/10
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7/10
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10/10
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9/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. RG4 5AF spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RG4 5AF is a safe, established residential area on Southview Park, 0.3km from Lower Caversham in Caversham. Administratively it sits within Caversham ward and the Reading East constituency.

For families considering a move, RG4 5AF represents a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £220k.

Census 2021 statistics for RG4 5AF are sourced from Output Area E00082666 (shared with 40 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG4 5AF. The average age is 41.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.5%
Asian / British Asian7.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 220,000

2 sales · Mean £ 220,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

RG4 5AF has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences84
Shoplifting76
Vehicle crime25
Other theft21
Criminal damage and arson20

school Local Schools

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New Bridge Nursery School

Outstanding59 pupils0.2 km
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good205 pupils0.3 km
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Caversham Nursery School

Outstanding75 pupils0.5 km
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Thameside Primary School

Good393 pupils0.7 km
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Micklands Primary School

Good377 pupils1.0 km
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Caversham Primary School

Inadequate410 pupils1.1 km
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E P Collier Primary School

Good340 pupils1.3 km
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New Town Primary School

Good378 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • The Dock Bar & Cafe1.0 km
  • Alto Lounge0.9 km
  • Pasibrzueszek Polish Cousin Restaurant0.9 km
  • Angel Hill Food Company at Thames Water1.0 km
  • Papa Gee0.7 km
  • + 10 more
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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Superdrug Stores1.0 km
  • Caversham Herbs0.7 km
  • Kings Meadow Convenience0.4 km
  • Boots UK Ltd1.0 km
  • Geo-Bakery0.8 km
  • + 11 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Caversham Health & Fitness Club0.9 km
  • The Clifton Arms0.7 km
  • The Last Crumb0.7 km
  • Caversham Working Mens Club0.9 km
  • Fox And Hounds0.6 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Waitrose0.9 km
  • Co-operative Food0.0 km
  • Iceland1.0 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Co-operative Food0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Whittington's Tea Barge0.5 km
  • Burger Revolution0.5 km
  • Stir Fry Caversham0.9 km
  • Wings Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Attimonosh0.4 km
  • + 8 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Reading Station1.3 km
  • Reading1.8 km
  • Reading West2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Star Inn0.1 km
  • Star Inn0.2 km
  • Montague Street0.2 km
  • Montague Street0.3 km
  • St Johns Road0.3 km