RG4 7QE is a sought-after residential area on Wrenfield Drive, 0.4km from Hemdean Bottom in Caversham. Administratively it sits within Caversham Heights ward and the Reading East constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG4, RG4 7QE offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. 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. 88% 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 £521k, up 25.6% 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 7QE are sourced from Output Area E00082985 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WRENFIELD DRIVE, RG4 7QE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WRENFIELD DRIVE, RG4 7QE.
437
40
£ 90,500 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG4 7QE 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.
Area Character
RG4 7QE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £521k, 88% 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 up 25.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG4 7QE. The average age is 40.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 451,500
4 sales · Mean £ 462,000
Detached
£ 557,500
4 sales · Mean £ 601,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG4 7QE 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.
school Local Schools
Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre
Caversham Primary School
Emmer Green Primary School
The Heights Primary School
The Hill Primary School
Thameside Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Caversham Bowling Club0.7 km
- Miller & Carter Caversham0.4 km
- Caversham Lawn Tennis Club0.8 km
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Conisboro Express0.5 km
- Woodcote Way News1.0 km
- Caversham Local Food & Wine0.3 km
- Caversham Pharmacy1.0 km
- Dudmans of Berkshire1.0 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Stay a While Lunchclub at Caversham Heights Methodist Church Hall0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reading Station2.3 km
- Reading West2.7 km
- Reading2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Caversham Rose0.3 km
- Oakley Road0.4 km
- Oakley Road0.4 km
- Chelford Way0.4 km
- St Andrews Church0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RG47QE · Data under Open Government Licence