RG4 8XJ is a sought-after residential area on Burnham Rise, 0.4km from Emmer Green in Caversham. Administratively it sits within Emmer Green ward and the Reading East constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG4, RG4 8XJ offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £755k, up 5.0% 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 8XJ are sourced from Output Area E00082892 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BURNHAM RISE, RG4 8XJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BURNHAM RISE, RG4 8XJ.
318
42
£ 65,400 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG4 8XJ 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 8XJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £755k, 88% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £755k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 5.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG4 8XJ. The average age is 42.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 626,000
14 sales · Mean £ 650,642
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG4 8XJ has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Emmer Green Primary School
The Hill Primary School
Caversham Park Primary School
Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre
St Martin's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Sue Ryder at Milestone Way Precinct0.5 km
- Dudmans of Berkshire0.6 km
- True Food Community Co-op0.6 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy at Milestone Way Precinct0.5 km
- McColls at Milestone Way Precinct0.5 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Village Tandoori Restaurant0.4 km
- Raj Tandoori0.5 km
- Older Generation Lunch Club at Caversham Park Village Social Club0.8 km
- Turkish Grill at Milestone Way Precinct0.5 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Budgens at Milestone Way Precinct0.5 km
- Tesco0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Domino's Pizza at Milestone Way Precinct0.5 km
- Master Fryer at Milestone Way Precinct0.5 km
- The Bite Sandwich and Coffee Bar at Milestone Way precinct0.5 km
- Pearl River Chinese Takeaway at Milestone Way Precinct0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The White Horse0.4 km
- The Black Horse0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reading Station3.2 km
- Reading3.7 km
- Reading West4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Courtenay Drive Top0.1 km
- Courtenay Drive Top0.1 km
- Kiln Road0.2 km
- Crawshay Drive0.2 km
- Chalgrove Way0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG48XJ · Data under Open Government Licence