RG4 5BH is a safe, established residential area on Douglas Road, 0.4km from Lower Caversham in Caversham. Administratively it sits within Caversham ward and the Reading East constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £436k, down 10.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RG4 5BH are sourced from Output Area E00082677 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DOUGLAS ROAD, RG4 5BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOUGLAS ROAD, RG4 5BH.
319
34
£ 61,500 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG4 5BH 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 5BH spans multiple life stages — average age 34, moderate ownership and renting. £436k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 10.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG4 5BH. The average age is 34.5. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 360,000
12 sales · Mean £ 369,166
Semi-Detached
£ 455,500
5 sales · Mean £ 465,400
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG4 5BH has low crime rates — 35 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
Caversham Nursery School
New Bridge Nursery School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Micklands Primary School
Thameside Primary School
New Town Primary School
Caversham Primary School
St John's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Smiths Newsagency0.9 km
- The Shop Inn0.4 km
- Shell Thames Valley Service Station0.7 km
- Holland and Barrett at Tesco Extra0.8 km
- Londis0.5 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Red Cow Inn0.1 km
- Fox And Hounds0.9 km
- Travellers Rest0.4 km
- The Last Crumb1.0 km
- The Clifton Arms1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Wings Fish Bar0.9 km
- Attimonosh0.4 km
- Yo! To Go Reading0.8 km
- Burger Revolution0.7 km
- Whittington's Tea Barge0.7 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- 3Cs Cafe at St Johns Church0.4 km
- The Dock Bar & Cafe0.8 km
- Tesco Family Dining at Tesco Customer Cafe0.8 km
- Washington Afc Kitchen0.6 km
- Thames Lido1.0 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Co-operative Food0.3 km
- Co-operative Food0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reading Station1.4 km
- Reading1.9 km
- Reading West2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Amersham Road0.2 km
- Star Inn0.2 km
- Amersham Road0.2 km
- The Slopes0.2 km
- The Slopes0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG45BH · Data under Open Government Licence