Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

BRIANTS AVENUE, RG4 5AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIANTS AVENUE, RG4 5AS.

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Population

259

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 61,500 /yr

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Employed

68%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG4 5AS 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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2/10
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8/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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9/10
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5/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 67% owner-occupation and average age 38, RG4 5AS has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £342k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 10.7% year-on-year.

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

RG4 5AS is a safe, established residential area on Briants Avenue, 0.3km from Lower Caversham in Caversham. Administratively it sits within Caversham ward and the Reading East constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 38 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 (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £342k, down 10.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RG4 5AS are sourced from Output Area E00082680 (shared with 10 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 5AS. The average age is 38.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.6%
Asian / British Asian9.3%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed5.4%

Economic Activity

68%Active
FT: 52%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 335,000

15 sales · Mean £ 339,066

Semi-Detached

£ 373,750

2 sales · Mean £ 373,750

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

RG4 5AS has low crime rates — 46 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 offences93
Shoplifting76
Other theft24
Criminal damage and arson21
Vehicle crime20

school Local Schools

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New Bridge Nursery School

Outstanding59 pupils0.1 km
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Caversham Nursery School

Outstanding75 pupils0.4 km
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good205 pupils0.4 km
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Thameside Primary School

Good393 pupils0.8 km
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Micklands Primary School

Good377 pupils1.0 km
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Caversham Primary School

Inadequate410 pupils1.2 km
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E P Collier Primary School

Good340 pupils1.3 km
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New Town Primary School

Good378 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • The Dock Bar & Cafe0.9 km
  • Bina Tandoori0.8 km
  • Geo-Cafe0.9 km
  • Quattro Restaurant0.9 km
  • Spitiko Greek Restaurant0.9 km
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Smiths Newsagency0.7 km
  • The Shop Inn0.4 km
  • Geo-Bakery0.9 km
  • Make and Do Workshops0.9 km
  • Shell Thames Valley Service Station0.5 km
  • + 6 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Red Cow Inn0.1 km
  • Fox And Hounds0.7 km
  • Angel Bar0.9 km
  • Travellers Rest0.5 km
  • The Last Crumb0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Caversham Tandoori0.8 km
  • Mo's Kebabs0.8 km
  • Wings Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Attimonosh0.4 km
  • Yo! To Go Reading0.8 km
  • + 7 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.9 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Co-operative Food0.1 km
  • Co-operative Food0.4 km
  • Waitrose1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Reading Station1.3 km
  • Reading1.7 km
  • Reading West2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Star Inn0.1 km
  • Montague Street0.1 km
  • Montague Street0.2 km
  • Star Inn0.2 km
  • Forge Close0.2 km