Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

HENLEY ROAD, RG4 5DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HENLEY ROAD, RG4 5DL.

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Population

325

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 68,700 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG4 5DL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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10/10
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5/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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6/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

RG4 5DL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 94% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

RG4 5DL is a sought-after residential area on Henley Road, 0.8km from Lower Caversham in Caversham. Administratively it sits within Caversham ward and the Reading East constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG4, RG4 5DL offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 94% 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 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for RG4 5DL are sourced from Output Area E00082971 (shared with 11 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 5DL. The average age is 40.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.5%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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

RG4 5DL has low crime rates — 34 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.

Shoplifting74
Violence and sexual offences44
Criminal damage and arson17
Vehicle crime16
Other theft12

school Local Schools

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Micklands Primary School

Good377 pupils0.5 km
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Caversham Nursery School

Outstanding75 pupils0.5 km
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New Bridge Nursery School

Outstanding59 pupils0.7 km
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good205 pupils0.9 km
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Thameside Primary School

Good393 pupils1.3 km
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The Hill Primary School

Good397 pupils1.3 km
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Caversham Primary School

Inadequate410 pupils1.5 km
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St Martin's Catholic Primary School

Good161 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • The Shop Inn0.3 km
  • Caversham Park Food and Wine1.0 km
  • Londis0.8 km
  • Markand Pharmacy0.3 km
  • Kings Meadow Convenience1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Red Cow Inn0.5 km
  • Travellers Rest0.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • 3Cs Cafe at St Johns Church0.7 km
  • Momo House1.0 km
  • The Dock Bar & Cafe1.0 km
  • Washington Afc Kitchen0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Attimonosh0.3 km
  • Oriental Express1.0 km
  • Golden Chef Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
  • Qumin Takeaway0.3 km
  • Ready Tasty Fish & Chips0.3 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative Food0.5 km
  • Co-operative Food0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Reading Station1.8 km
  • Reading2.3 km
  • Reading West3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Travellers Rest0.0 km
  • Travellers Rest0.0 km
  • All Hallows Road0.2 km
  • The Slopes0.2 km
  • The Slopes0.2 km