Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

SOUTH VIEW AVENUE, RG4 5AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH VIEW AVENUE, RG4 5AD.

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Population

390

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 61,500 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG4 5AD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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4/10
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6/10
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8/10
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5/10
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6/10
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10/10
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9/10
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7/10
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7/10
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Area Character

RG4 5AD is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £617k, 76% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £617k 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 5AD is a safe, established residential area on South View Avenue, 0.4km from Lower Caversham in Caversham. Administratively it sits within Caversham ward and the Reading East constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG4, RG4 5AD offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. 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. 76% 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 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £617k.

Census 2021 statistics for RG4 5AD are sourced from Output Area E00082669 (shared with 11 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 5AD. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.7%
Asian / British Asian3.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed5.1%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 525,000

3 sales · Mean £ 586,666

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

RG4 5AD has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting73
Violence and sexual offences71
Other theft29
Vehicle crime20
Anti-social behaviour18

school Local Schools

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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good205 pupils0.2 km
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New Bridge Nursery School

Outstanding59 pupils0.4 km
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Thameside Primary School

Good393 pupils0.5 km
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Caversham Nursery School

Outstanding75 pupils0.8 km
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Caversham Primary School

Inadequate410 pupils0.8 km
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E P Collier Primary School

Good340 pupils1.1 km
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Micklands Primary School

Good377 pupils1.2 km
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The Hill Primary School

Good397 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Smiths Newsagency0.4 km
  • The Shop Inn0.5 km
  • Londis0.3 km
  • Markand Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Caversham Herbs0.5 km
  • + 13 more
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • The Red Cow Inn0.5 km
  • Travellers Rest0.8 km
  • Persian Palace (street level)0.8 km
  • The Last Crumb0.4 km
  • The Crown0.8 km
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Caversham Tandoori0.5 km
  • Mo's Kebabs0.5 km
  • Attimonosh0.5 km
  • Big Jacks Peri Peri1.0 km
  • Burger Revolution0.4 km
  • + 11 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Crowne Plaza Reading1.0 km
  • Easy Hotel0.9 km
  • Thameside Hotel0.9 km
  • Premier Inn0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • Lebanese Village0.8 km
  • River Spice0.9 km
  • Spice Oven Restaurant0.8 km
  • Thai Table0.9 km
  • 3Cs Cafe at St Johns Church0.3 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Co-operative Food0.3 km
  • Nisa1.0 km
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • Co-operative Food0.5 km
  • Tesco Express0.6 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Reading Station1.2 km
  • Reading1.7 km
  • Reading West2.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Rufus Isaacs Road0.2 km
  • Rufus Isaacs Road0.2 km
  • Washington Road0.3 km
  • Elizabeth House0.3 km
  • Kings Road Caversham0.3 km