RG4 5BA is a safe, established residential area on Briants Avenue, 0.3km from Lower Caversham in Caversham. Administratively it sits within Caversham ward and the Reading East constituency.
For serious buyers, RG4 5BA is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 77% 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 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £435k.
Census 2021 statistics for RG4 5BA are sourced from Output Area E00082666 (shared with 40 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRIANTS AVENUE, RG4 5BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIANTS AVENUE, RG4 5BA.
271
42
£ 61,500 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG4 5BA 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. RG4 5BA spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. £435k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG4 5BA. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 435,000
1 sales · Mean £ 435,000
Terraced
£ 285,000
1 sales · Mean £ 285,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG4 5BA has low crime rates — 39 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.
school Local Schools
New Bridge Nursery School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Caversham Nursery School
Thameside Primary School
Micklands Primary School
Caversham Primary School
E P Collier Primary School
New Town Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- The Dock Bar & Cafe0.9 km
- Bina Tandoori0.8 km
- Geo-Cafe0.9 km
- Quattro Restaurant0.9 km
- Spitiko Greek Restaurant0.9 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Smiths Newsagency0.7 km
- The Shop Inn0.4 km
- Geo-Bakery0.9 km
- Hemdean Stores1.0 km
- Make and Do Workshops0.8 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Red Cow Inn0.1 km
- Fox And Hounds0.7 km
- Angel Bar0.9 km
- Travellers Rest0.5 km
- The Last Crumb0.8 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Caversham Tandoori0.8 km
- Mo's Kebabs0.8 km
- Wings Fish Bar0.7 km
- Attimonosh0.4 km
- Yo! To Go Reading0.9 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Premier Inn1.0 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Co-operative Food0.1 km
- Co-operative Food0.4 km
- Waitrose1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reading Station1.3 km
- Reading1.8 km
- Reading West2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Star Inn0.0 km
- Star Inn0.1 km
- Montague Street0.2 km
- Montague Street0.2 km
- Amersham Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG45BA · Data under Open Government Licence