Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

RG4 5DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RG4 5DQ.

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Population

390

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 61,500 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG4 5DQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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4/10
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6/10
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8/10
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5/10
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6/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. RG4 5DQ spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (40) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

RG4 5DQ is a mixed residential area located 0.4km from Lower Caversham in Caversham. Administratively it sits within Caversham ward and the Reading East constituency.

For families considering a move, RG4 5DQ represents a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for RG4 5DQ are sourced from Output Area E00082669 (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 5DQ. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.7%
Asian / British Asian3.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed5.1%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 33%
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.

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Crime around RG4 5DQ is moderate at 58 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.

Shoplifting183
Violence and sexual offences71
Other theft25
Vehicle crime20
Anti-social behaviour17

school Local Schools

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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good205 pupils0.1 km
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Thameside Primary School

Good393 pupils0.4 km
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New Bridge Nursery School

Outstanding59 pupils0.4 km
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Caversham Primary School

Inadequate410 pupils0.8 km
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Caversham Nursery School

Outstanding75 pupils0.9 km
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E P Collier Primary School

Good340 pupils1.0 km
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Micklands Primary School

Good377 pupils1.3 km
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The Hill Primary School

Good397 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Smiths Newsagency0.3 km
  • The Shop Inn0.6 km
  • Londis0.3 km
  • Markand Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Caversham Herbs0.4 km
  • + 16 more
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • The Red Cow Inn0.5 km
  • Travellers Rest0.9 km
  • Persian Palace (street level)0.8 km
  • The Last Crumb0.4 km
  • The Crown0.8 km
  • + 8 more
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Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Caversham Tandoori0.4 km
  • Mo's Kebabs0.4 km
  • Attimonosh0.6 km
  • Big Jacks Peri Peri0.9 km
  • Burger Revolution0.3 km
  • + 11 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Crowne Plaza Reading0.9 km
  • Easy Hotel0.8 km
  • Thameside Hotel0.8 km
  • Premier Inn0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

25 nearby
  • Lebanese Village0.8 km
  • River Spice0.8 km
  • Spice Oven Restaurant0.7 km
  • Thai Table0.8 km
  • 3Cs Cafe at St Johns Church0.3 km
  • + 20 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Co-operative Food0.4 km
  • Nisa0.9 km
  • Iceland0.6 km
  • Co-operative Food0.6 km
  • Tesco Express0.5 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Reading Station1.1 km
  • Reading1.6 km
  • Reading West2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Elizabeth House0.2 km
  • Rufus Isaacs Road0.2 km
  • Westfield Road0.2 km
  • Washington Road0.2 km
  • Rufus Isaacs Road0.3 km