Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

MONTAGUE STREET, RG4 5AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MONTAGUE STREET, RG4 5AU.

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Population

245

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 61,500 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG4 5AU 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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5/10
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5/10
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9/10
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8/10
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8/10
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10/10
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9/10
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5/10
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7/10
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Area Character

RG4 5AU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £512k, 61% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 10.2% year-on-year.

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

RG4 5AU is a safe, established residential area on Montague Street, 0.2km from Lower Caversham in Caversham. Administratively it sits within Caversham ward and the Reading East constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £512k, up 10.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RG4 5AU are sourced from Output Area E00082682 (shared with 9 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 5AU. The average age is 36.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British74.5%
Asian / British Asian9.9%
Black / African / Caribbean7.8%
Other / Mixed7.8%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 595,000

5 sales · Mean £ 598,000

Terraced

£ 370,000

5 sales · Mean £ 361,700

Semi-Detached

£ 370,000

1 sales · Mean £ 370,000

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

RG4 5AU has low crime rates — 45 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 offences90
Shoplifting73
Other theft28
Criminal damage and arson21
Vehicle crime18

school Local Schools

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New Bridge Nursery School

Outstanding59 pupils0.0 km
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good205 pupils0.3 km
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Caversham Nursery School

Outstanding75 pupils0.4 km
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Thameside Primary School

Good393 pupils0.7 km
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Micklands Primary School

Good377 pupils1.1 km
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Caversham Primary School

Inadequate410 pupils1.2 km
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E P Collier Primary School

Good340 pupils1.3 km
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New Town Primary School

Good378 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • McDonalds at Forbury Retail Park1.0 km
  • Bina Tandoori0.8 km
  • Geo-Cafe0.9 km
  • Quattro Restaurant0.9 km
  • Spitiko Greek Restaurant0.9 km
  • + 11 more
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Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • KFC at Forbury Retail Park1.0 km
  • Caversham Tandoori0.8 km
  • Mo's Kebabs0.8 km
  • Stir Fry Caversham1.0 km
  • Wings Fish Bar0.6 km
  • + 9 more
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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Smiths Newsagency0.6 km
  • The Shop Inn0.5 km
  • Shell Thames Valley Service Station0.4 km
  • Geo-Bakery0.9 km
  • Hemdean Stores1.0 km
  • + 11 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • The Red Cow Inn0.1 km
  • Caversham Working Mens Club1.0 km
  • Fox And Hounds0.6 km
  • Angel Bar0.9 km
  • Travellers Rest0.7 km
  • + 4 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.8 km
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco Express1.0 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Co-operative Food0.2 km
  • Waitrose0.9 km
  • Co-operative Food0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Reading Station1.2 km
  • Reading1.6 km
  • Reading West2.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Montague Street0.1 km
  • Montague Street0.1 km
  • St Johns Road0.1 km
  • Forge Close0.2 km
  • Star Inn0.2 km