Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

SCHOLARS CLOSE, RG4 7DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCHOLARS CLOSE, RG4 7DN.

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Population

418

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 68,700 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG4 7DN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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5/10
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8/10
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8/10
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7/10
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10/10
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7/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. RG4 7DN's low deprivation rank, 56% ownership, and £597k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £597k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 21.6% year-on-year.

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

RG4 7DN is a sought-after residential area on Scholars Close, 0.5km from Caversham Heights in Caversham. Administratively it sits within Caversham ward and the Reading East constituency.

For families considering a move, RG4 7DN represents a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £597k, down 21.6% 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 7DN are sourced from Output Area E00082964 (shared with 14 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 7DN. The average age is 41.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British78.7%
Asian / British Asian12.1%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed6.5%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 525,000

1 sales · Mean £ 525,000

Detached

£ 670,000

3 sales · Mean £ 648,333

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

RG4 7DN has low crime rates — 17 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 offences20
Other theft9
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order7
Criminal damage and arson6

school Local Schools

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Caversham Primary School

Inadequate410 pupils0.6 km
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E P Collier Primary School

Good340 pupils0.9 km
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Thameside Primary School

Good393 pupils1.0 km
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good205 pupils1.3 km
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The Heights Primary School

Outstanding347 pupils1.3 km
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Civitas Academy

Good350 pupils1.3 km
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Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre

Good1571 pupils1.4 km
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New Bridge Nursery School

Outstanding59 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Caversham Tandoori0.8 km
  • Mo's Kebabs0.8 km
  • Big Jacks Peri Peri0.8 km
  • Makan Malaysia UK LLP0.8 km
  • Mr Cod0.8 km
  • + 6 more
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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Sushi Daily at Waitrose0.7 km
  • Warings Craft Bakers0.6 km
  • All Present.com0.7 km
  • JENSIAMA ENTERPRISES LIMITED0.8 km
  • Caversham Herbs0.8 km
  • + 11 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Angel Bar0.7 km
  • Reading Rowing Club0.7 km
  • Rivermead Bowls Club0.7 km
  • The Crucible Sports and Social Club0.8 km
  • Persian Palace (street level)0.5 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • Clay's0.7 km
  • Vegivores0.6 km
  • Stay a While Lunchclub at Caversham Heights Methodist Church Hall0.5 km
  • Papa Gee0.8 km
  • The Gorge Cafe0.8 km
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.6 km
  • Nisa0.8 km
  • Iceland0.6 km
  • Waitrose0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Easy Hotel0.9 km
  • Thameside Hotel0.8 km
  • Crowne Plaza Reading0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Reading Station1.4 km
  • Reading West1.7 km
  • Reading1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Blossom Road0.1 km
  • Blossom Road0.1 km
  • The Mount0.2 km
  • The Mount0.2 km
  • Blenheim Road0.4 km