Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

AMERSHAM ROAD, RG4 5BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AMERSHAM ROAD, RG4 5BQ.

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Population

556

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 61,500 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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8/10
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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
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4/10
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6/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

With 74% social renting, RG4 5BQ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

RG4 5BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Amersham Road, 0.9km from Lower Caversham in Caversham. Administratively it sits within Caversham ward and the Reading East constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, RG4 5BQ is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. 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. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 74% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Reading.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for RG4 5BQ are sourced from Output Area E00082657 (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 5BQ. The average age is 31.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British68.2%
Asian / British Asian6.6%
Black / African / Caribbean10.6%
Other / Mixed14.5%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

RG4 5BQ has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences39
Other theft10
Criminal damage and arson9
Vehicle crime6
Public order6

school Local Schools

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Caversham Nursery School

Outstanding75 pupils0.4 km
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New Bridge Nursery School

Outstanding59 pupils0.8 km
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Micklands Primary School

Good377 pupils0.8 km
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good205 pupils1.1 km
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New Town Primary School

Good378 pupils1.2 km
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St John's Church of England Primary School

Good427 pupils1.4 km
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Thameside Primary School

Good393 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • The Shop Inn0.8 km
  • Holland and Barrett at Tesco Extra0.9 km
  • Londis1.0 km
  • Markand Pharmacy0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Red Cow Inn0.6 km
  • Travellers Rest0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • The Dock Bar & Cafe0.5 km
  • Tesco Family Dining at Tesco Customer Cafe0.9 km
  • Caversham Lakes0.9 km
  • 3Cs Cafe at St Johns Church0.9 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-operative Food0.8 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Co-operative Food0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Attimonosh0.8 km
  • Yo! To Go Reading0.9 km
  • Golden Chef Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • Qumin Takeaway0.8 km
  • Ready Tasty Fish & Chips0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Reading Station1.8 km
  • Reading2.2 km
  • Reading West3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Nire Road0.0 km
  • Ian Mikardo Way0.2 km
  • Ian Mikardo Way0.2 km
  • Amersham Road0.5 km