Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

ECCLES CLOSE, RG4 5BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ECCLES CLOSE, RG4 5BJ.

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Population

259

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 61,500 /yr

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Employed

68%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG4 5BJ 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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2/10
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8/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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9/10
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5/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 67% owner-occupation and average age 38, RG4 5BJ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £390k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 3.7% year-on-year.

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

RG4 5BJ is a safe, established residential area on Eccles Close, 0.4km from Lower Caversham in Caversham. Administratively it sits within Caversham ward and the Reading East constituency.

For families considering a move, RG4 5BJ represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £390k, down 3.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RG4 5BJ are sourced from Output Area E00082680 (shared with 10 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 5BJ. The average age is 38.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.6%
Asian / British Asian9.3%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed5.4%

Economic Activity

68%Active
FT: 52%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 375,500

4 sales · Mean £ 390,487

Terraced

£ 377,500

2 sales · Mean £ 377,500

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

RG4 5BJ has low crime rates — 29 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.

Shoplifting75
Violence and sexual offences70
Vehicle crime18
Criminal damage and arson16
Other theft13

school Local Schools

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New Bridge Nursery School

Outstanding59 pupils0.2 km
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Caversham Nursery School

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

Good205 pupils0.5 km
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Micklands Primary School

Good377 pupils0.9 km
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Thameside Primary School

Good393 pupils0.9 km
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Caversham Primary School

Inadequate410 pupils1.3 km
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New Town Primary School

Good378 pupils1.4 km
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E P Collier Primary School

Good340 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • The Dock Bar & Cafe0.8 km
  • Bina Tandoori1.0 km
  • 3Cs Cafe at St Johns Church0.3 km
  • Papa Gee1.0 km
  • Tesco Family Dining at Tesco Customer Cafe0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Smiths Newsagency0.8 km
  • The Shop Inn0.3 km
  • Make and Do Workshops1.0 km
  • Shell Thames Valley Service Station0.7 km
  • Holland and Barrett at Tesco Extra0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Red Cow Inn0.1 km
  • Fox And Hounds0.8 km
  • Travellers Rest0.4 km
  • The Last Crumb0.9 km
  • The Clifton Arms0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Caversham Tandoori1.0 km
  • Mo's Kebabs1.0 km
  • Wings Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Attimonosh0.3 km
  • Yo! To Go Reading0.9 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Co-operative Food0.2 km
  • Co-operative Food0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Reading Station1.4 km
  • Reading1.9 km
  • Reading West2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Star Inn0.1 km
  • Star Inn0.1 km
  • The Slopes0.2 km
  • The Slopes0.2 km
  • Amersham Road0.2 km