RG4 5BZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ian Mikardo Way, 0.8km from Lower Caversham in Caversham. Administratively it sits within Caversham ward and the Reading East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, RG4 5BZ is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 86% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 43% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Reading.
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 £385k.
Census 2021 statistics for RG4 5BZ are sourced from Output Area E00082670 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IAN MIKARDO WAY, RG4 5BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IAN MIKARDO WAY, RG4 5BZ.
345
33
£ 61,500 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG4 5BZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. 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.
Area Character
RG4 5BZ has a significant social housing presence — 86% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG4 5BZ. The average age is 33.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 385,000
2 sales · Mean £ 385,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG4 5BZ has low crime rates — 29 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.
school Local Schools
Caversham Nursery School
New Bridge Nursery School
Micklands Primary School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
New Town Primary School
Thameside Primary School
St John's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- The Shop Inn0.7 km
- Holland and Barrett at Tesco Extra0.8 km
- Londis0.8 km
- Markand Pharmacy0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Red Cow Inn0.5 km
- Travellers Rest0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- 3Cs Cafe at St Johns Church0.7 km
- The Dock Bar & Cafe0.5 km
- Tesco Family Dining at Tesco Customer Cafe0.8 km
- Washington Afc Kitchen1.0 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Co-operative Food0.6 km
- Co-operative Food0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Attimonosh0.7 km
- Yo! To Go Reading0.8 km
- Golden Chef Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Qumin Takeaway0.7 km
- Ready Tasty Fish & Chips0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reading Station1.7 km
- Reading2.1 km
- Reading West3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Ian Mikardo Way0.1 km
- Ian Mikardo Way0.1 km
- Nire Road0.2 km
- Amersham Road0.3 km
- Amersham Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RG45BZ · Data under Open Government Licence