Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

ST JOHNS ROAD, RG4 5AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST JOHNS ROAD, RG4 5AN.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

245

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 61,500 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG4 5AN 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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5/10
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5/10
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9/10
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8/10
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8/10
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10/10
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9/10
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5/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. RG4 5AN's 61% ownership and 36-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £386k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

RG4 5AN is a safe, established residential area on St Johns Road, 0.1km from Lower Caversham in Caversham. Administratively it sits within Caversham ward and the Reading East constituency.

For families considering a move, RG4 5AN represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £386k.

Census 2021 statistics for RG4 5AN are sourced from Output Area E00082682 (shared with 9 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 5AN. The average age is 36.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British74.5%
Asian / British Asian9.9%
Black / African / Caribbean7.8%
Other / Mixed7.8%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 455,300

1 sales · Mean £ 455,300

Terraced

£ 361,000

16 sales · Mean £ 359,895

Semi-Detached

£ 425,000

7 sales · Mean £ 431,714

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

Crime around RG4 5AN is moderate at 51 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 offences89
Shoplifting73
Other theft30
Vehicle crime25
Anti-social behaviour21

school Local Schools

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New Bridge Nursery School

Outstanding59 pupils0.1 km
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good205 pupils0.2 km
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Caversham Nursery School

Outstanding75 pupils0.6 km
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Thameside Primary School

Good393 pupils0.6 km
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Caversham Primary School

Inadequate410 pupils1.1 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 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Smiths Newsagency0.5 km
  • The Shop Inn0.5 km
  • Shell Thames Valley Service Station0.3 km
  • Sushi Daily at Waitrose0.8 km
  • Warings Craft Bakers0.8 km
  • + 17 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • The Red Cow Inn0.3 km
  • Angel Bar0.8 km
  • The Last Crumb0.7 km
  • Caversham Working Mens Club0.8 km
  • Fox And Hounds0.5 km
  • + 4 more
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Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Caversham Tandoori0.7 km
  • Mo's Kebabs0.7 km
  • Burger Revolution0.3 km
  • Stir Fry Caversham0.8 km
  • Wings Fish Bar0.5 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • Olive Catering at Hibu Staff Canteen1.0 km
  • Clay's0.8 km
  • Dee Dee's Coffee Shop at The Range1.0 km
  • Vegivores0.9 km
  • Angel Hill Food Company at Thames Water0.8 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • Co-operative Food0.2 km
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Co-operative Food0.5 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Easy Hotel1.0 km
  • Premier Inn0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • St Johns Road0.1 km
  • St Johns Road0.1 km
  • Washington Road0.2 km
  • Montague Street0.2 km
  • Montague Street0.2 km