Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

ARDLER ROAD, RG4 5AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARDLER ROAD, RG4 5AE.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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 5AE 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 5AE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 76% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £399k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

RG4 5AE is a safe, established residential area on Ardler Road, 0.2km 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 5AE 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 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £399k.

Census 2021 statistics for RG4 5AE 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 5AE. 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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 425,000

8 sales · Mean £ 440,000

Detached

£ 400,000

2 sales · Mean £ 400,000

Terraced

£ 322,500

7 sales · Mean £ 326,064

Flat

£ 181,000

1 sales · Mean £ 181,000

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

RG4 5AE has low crime rates — 40 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 offences78
Shoplifting73
Other theft31
Anti-social behaviour24
Vehicle crime23

school Local Schools

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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good205 pupils0.1 km
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New Bridge Nursery School

Outstanding59 pupils0.3 km
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Thameside Primary School

Good393 pupils0.5 km
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Caversham Nursery School

Outstanding75 pupils0.7 km
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Caversham Primary School

Inadequate410 pupils1.0 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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New Town Primary School

Good378 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Smiths Newsagency0.4 km
  • The Shop Inn0.5 km
  • Shell Thames Valley Service Station0.3 km
  • Sushi Daily at Waitrose0.7 km
  • Warings Craft Bakers0.7 km
  • + 17 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • The Red Cow Inn0.4 km
  • Angel Bar0.6 km
  • Persian Palace (street level)0.9 km
  • The Last Crumb0.5 km
  • The Crown0.9 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Caversham Tandoori0.6 km
  • Mo's Kebabs0.6 km
  • Big Jacks Peri Peri1.0 km
  • Burger Revolution0.3 km
  • Mr Cod1.0 km
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • Clay's0.6 km
  • Dee Dee's Coffee Shop at The Range0.9 km
  • Vegivores0.8 km
  • Angel Hill Food Company at Thames Water0.8 km
  • Papa Gee0.6 km
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • Co-operative Food0.3 km
  • Nisa1.0 km
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Easy Hotel0.9 km
  • Thameside Hotel0.9 km
  • Premier Inn0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Reading Station1.1 km
  • Reading1.6 km
  • Reading West2.3 km

Bus Stops

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