Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

WASHINGTON ROAD, RG4 5AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WASHINGTON ROAD, RG4 5AA.

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Population

259

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 61,500 /yr

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Employed

63%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG4 5AA 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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4/10
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1/10
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9/10
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9/10
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7/10
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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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5/10
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Area Character

RG4 5AA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £455k, 67% 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.

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

RG4 5AA is a safe, established residential area on Washington Road, 0.3km from Lower Caversham in Caversham. Administratively it sits within Thames ward and the Reading East constituency.

For families considering a move, RG4 5AA represents a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £455k.

Census 2021 statistics for RG4 5AA are sourced from Output Area E00082673 (shared with 8 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 5AA. The average age is 36.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.5%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean4.2%
Other / Mixed6.9%

Economic Activity

63%Active
FT: 50%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 410,000

25 sales · Mean £ 401,438

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

RG4 5AA has low crime rates — 41 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.

Violence and sexual offences80
Shoplifting71
Other theft31
Anti-social behaviour21
Vehicle crime20

school Local Schools

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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good205 pupils0.0 km
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New Bridge Nursery School

Outstanding59 pupils0.3 km
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Thameside Primary School

Good393 pupils0.4 km
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Caversham Nursery School

Outstanding75 pupils0.8 km
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Caversham Primary School

Inadequate410 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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New Town Primary School

Good378 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

27 nearby
  • Smiths Newsagency0.3 km
  • The Shop Inn0.6 km
  • Holland and Barrett at Tesco Extra1.0 km
  • Homesense1.0 km
  • Londis0.2 km
  • + 22 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 Crumb0.5 km
  • The Crown0.8 km
  • + 8 more
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Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • Caversham Tandoori0.5 km
  • Mo's Kebabs0.5 km
  • KFC at Forbury Retail Park1.0 km
  • Attimonosh0.6 km
  • Yo! To Go Reading1.0 km
  • + 18 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Crowne Plaza Reading0.9 km
  • Easy Hotel0.8 km
  • Thameside Hotel0.8 km
  • Premier Inn0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

35 nearby
  • Lebanese Village0.8 km
  • River Spice0.8 km
  • Spice Oven Restaurant0.8 km
  • Thai Table0.9 km
  • 3Cs Cafe at St Johns Church0.2 km
  • + 30 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Co-operative Food0.4 km
  • Nisa0.9 km
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • Co-operative Food0.6 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Reading Station1.0 km
  • Reading1.5 km
  • Reading West2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Washington Road0.1 km
  • Elizabeth House0.2 km
  • Kings Road Caversham0.2 km
  • St Johns Road0.2 km
  • Westfield Road0.3 km