Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

SOUTH VIEW AVENUE, RG4 5AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH VIEW AVENUE, RG4 5AJ.

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Population

390

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 61,500 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG4 5AJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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4/10
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6/10
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8/10
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5/10
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6/10
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10/10
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9/10
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7/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RG4 5AJ combines high owner-occupation (76%), strong property values (£613k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £613k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

RG4 5AJ is a safe, established residential area on South View Avenue, 0.3km from Lower Caversham in Caversham. Administratively it sits within Caversham ward and the Reading East constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG4, RG4 5AJ offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £613k.

Census 2021 statistics for RG4 5AJ are sourced from Output Area E00082669 (shared with 11 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 5AJ. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.7%
Asian / British Asian3.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed5.1%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 33%
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

Semi-Detached

£ 598,000

7 sales · Mean £ 598,457

Terraced

£ 448,750

8 sales · Mean £ 481,393

Detached

£ 725,000

1 sales · Mean £ 725,000

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

RG4 5AJ has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting76
Violence and sexual offences76
Vehicle crime22
Anti-social behaviour20
Criminal damage and arson20

school Local Schools

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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good205 pupils0.2 km
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New Bridge Nursery School

Outstanding59 pupils0.3 km
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Thameside Primary School

Good393 pupils0.6 km
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Caversham Nursery School

Outstanding75 pupils0.7 km
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Caversham Primary School

Inadequate410 pupils1.0 km
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Micklands Primary School

Good377 pupils1.1 km
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E P Collier Primary School

Good340 pupils1.2 km
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The Hill Primary School

Good397 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Smiths Newsagency0.5 km
  • The Shop Inn0.4 km
  • Shell Thames Valley Service Station0.4 km
  • Sushi Daily at Waitrose0.7 km
  • Warings Craft Bakers0.8 km
  • + 11 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • The Red Cow Inn0.4 km
  • Angel Bar0.7 km
  • Persian Palace (street level)1.0 km
  • The Last Crumb0.6 km
  • The Crown1.0 km
  • + 6 more
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Caversham Tandoori0.6 km
  • Mo's Kebabs0.6 km
  • Burger Revolution0.4 km
  • Stir Fry Caversham0.8 km
  • Wings Fish Bar0.5 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Clay's0.7 km
  • Vegivores0.8 km
  • Angel Hill Food Company at Thames Water0.9 km
  • Papa Gee0.6 km
  • Bina Tandoori0.6 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • Co-operative Food0.2 km
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • Co-operative Food0.4 km
  • Waitrose0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Reading Station1.2 km
  • Reading1.7 km
  • Reading West2.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Star Inn0.3 km
  • Star Inn0.3 km
  • Washington Road0.3 km
  • Rufus Isaacs Road0.3 km
  • St Johns Road0.3 km