Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

BRIANTS AVENUE, RG4 5AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIANTS AVENUE, RG4 5AZ.

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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 5AZ 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 5AZ is an established family neighbourhood — 61% owner-occupation and an average age of 36 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £442k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 23.4% year-on-year.

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

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

For families considering a move, RG4 5AZ represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £442k, up 23.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RG4 5AZ 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 5AZ. 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

Semi-Detached

£ 327,250

4 sales · Mean £ 328,625

Detached

£ 512,500

2 sales · Mean £ 512,500

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

RG4 5AZ has low crime rates — 49 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 offences89
Shoplifting73
Other theft24
Criminal damage and arson21
Vehicle crime19

school Local Schools

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New Bridge Nursery School

Outstanding59 pupils0.1 km
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Caversham Nursery School

Outstanding75 pupils0.3 km
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good205 pupils0.4 km
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Thameside Primary School

Good393 pupils0.8 km
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Micklands Primary School

Good377 pupils1.1 km
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New Town Primary School

Good378 pupils1.2 km
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E P Collier Primary School

Good340 pupils1.3 km
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St John's Church of England Primary School

Good427 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Shell Thames Valley Service Station0.5 km
  • Geo-Bakery1.0 km
  • Make and Do Workshops0.9 km
  • Holland and Barrett at Tesco Extra0.7 km
  • Homesense1.0 km
  • + 8 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • The Dock Bar & Cafe0.8 km
  • Bina Tandoori0.9 km
  • Geo-Cafe1.0 km
  • Quattro Restaurant1.0 km
  • Spitiko Greek Restaurant1.0 km
  • + 9 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The Clifton Arms0.9 km
  • Fox And Hounds0.7 km
  • Angel Bar1.0 km
  • Travellers Rest0.6 km
  • The Last Crumb0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Whittington's Tea Barge0.5 km
  • Wings Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Attimonosh0.5 km
  • Yo! To Go Reading0.7 km
  • KFC at Forbury Retail Park1.0 km
  • + 8 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.8 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Co-operative Food0.3 km
  • Co-operative Food0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Reading Station1.2 km
  • Reading1.6 km
  • Reading West2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Montague Street0.0 km
  • Montague Street0.0 km
  • Forge Close0.1 km
  • Forge Close0.1 km
  • Amersham Road0.2 km