Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

OVERTON DRIVE, RG4 5DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OVERTON DRIVE, RG4 5DN.

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Population

272

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 65,400 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG4 5DN 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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8/10
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9/10
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6/10
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9/10
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8/10
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10/10
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6/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

RG4 5DN is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £470k, 84% 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. Property prices are trending down 10.1% year-on-year.

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

RG4 5DN is a sought-after residential area on Overton Drive, 1.0km from Lower Caversham in Caversham. Administratively it sits within Emmer Green ward and the Reading East constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG4, RG4 5DN offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 84% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £470k, down 10.1% year-on-year. 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 5DN are sourced from Output Area E00177343 (shared with 15 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 5DN. The average age is 41.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.2%
Asian / British Asian11.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 485,000

2 sales · Mean £ 485,000

Terraced

£ 490,950

1 sales · Mean £ 490,950

Semi-Detached

£ 555,000

1 sales · Mean £ 555,000

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

RG4 5DN has low crime rates — 13 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 offences25
Other theft9
Vehicle crime9
Criminal damage and arson7
Burglary6

school Local Schools

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Micklands Primary School

Good377 pupils0.2 km
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Caversham Nursery School

Outstanding75 pupils0.7 km
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New Bridge Nursery School

Outstanding59 pupils0.9 km
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good205 pupils1.1 km
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The Hill Primary School

Good397 pupils1.2 km
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St Martin's Catholic Primary School

Good161 pupils1.4 km
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Caversham Park Primary School

Good144 pupils1.5 km
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Thameside Primary School

Good393 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • The Shop Inn0.5 km
  • Caversham Park Food and Wine0.8 km
  • Markand Pharmacy0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Red Cow Inn0.8 km
  • Travellers Rest0.2 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative Food0.8 km
  • Co-operative Food0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Bien Manger Takeaway0.8 km
  • Attimonosh0.5 km
  • Oriental Express0.8 km
  • Golden Chef Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • Qumin Takeaway0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • 3Cs Cafe at St Johns Church1.0 km
  • Momo House0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Reading Station2.1 km
  • Reading2.5 km
  • Reading West3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • All Hallows Road0.1 km
  • All Hallows Road0.1 km
  • Travellers Rest0.2 km
  • Travellers Rest0.2 km
  • Micklands Road0.4 km