Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

ILKLEY ROAD, RG4 7BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ILKLEY ROAD, RG4 7BD.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

377

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 90,500 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG4 7BD 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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10/10
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5/10
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8/10
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4/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RG4 7BD combines high owner-occupation (95%), strong property values (£975k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £975k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

RG4 7BD is a sought-after residential area on Ilkley Road, 0.1km from Caversham Heights in Caversham. Administratively it sits within Caversham Heights ward and the Reading East constituency.

For serious buyers, RG4 7BD is 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 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 95% 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £975k. 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 7BD are sourced from Output Area E00082972 (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 7BD. The average age is 41.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.1%
Asian / British Asian8.5%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 975,000

5 sales · Mean £ 930,000

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

RG4 7BD has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences10
Anti-social behaviour6
Burglary5
Vehicle crime5
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

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The Heights Primary School

Outstanding347 pupils0.7 km
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Caversham Primary School

Inadequate410 pupils0.9 km
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Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre

Good1571 pupils1.2 km
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Thameside Primary School

Good393 pupils1.5 km
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E P Collier Primary School

Good340 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Caversham Bowling Club0.4 km
  • Caversham Lawn Tennis Club0.8 km
  • The Griffin0.9 km
  • Miller & Carter Caversham0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Thai Table0.9 km
  • Stay a While Lunchclub at Caversham Heights Methodist Church Hall0.1 km
  • The Tea Kiosk at Caversham Court Gardens0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • All Present.com0.2 km
  • Conisboro Express0.6 km
  • Woodcote Way News0.8 km
  • Caversham Local Food & Wine0.8 km
  • The Collective Caversham Ltd1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Reading Station2.0 km
  • Reading West2.1 km
  • Reading2.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Highmoor Road Church0.1 km
  • Harrogate Road0.1 km
  • Highmoor Road Church0.1 km
  • Harrogate Road0.2 km
  • Darell Road0.2 km