Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

BRIANTS AVENUE, RG4 5AY House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 5AY 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

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. RG4 5AY's 67% ownership and 38-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £352k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 4.5% year-on-year.

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

RG4 5AY is a safe, established residential area on Briants Avenue, 0.2km 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. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £352k, down 4.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RG4 5AY 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 5AY. 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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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 395,000

9 sales · Mean £ 374,944

Terraced

£ 332,746

10 sales · Mean £ 340,844

Flat

£ 152,000

2 sales · Mean £ 152,000

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

RG4 5AY has low crime rates — 47 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 offences90
Shoplifting76
Other theft24
Criminal damage and arson21
Vehicle crime19

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 pupils1.1 km
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Caversham Primary School

Inadequate410 pupils1.3 km
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New Town Primary School

Good378 pupils1.3 km
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E P Collier Primary School

Good340 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • The Dock Bar & Cafe0.8 km
  • McDonalds at Forbury Retail Park1.0 km
  • Bina Tandoori0.9 km
  • Geo-Cafe0.9 km
  • Quattro Restaurant0.9 km
  • + 9 more
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • KFC at Forbury Retail Park1.0 km
  • Caversham Tandoori0.9 km
  • Mo's Kebabs0.9 km
  • Wings Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Attimonosh0.5 km
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Smiths Newsagency0.7 km
  • The Shop Inn0.5 km
  • Geo-Bakery0.9 km
  • Make and Do Workshops0.9 km
  • Shell Thames Valley Service Station0.5 km
  • + 9 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 Rest0.6 km
  • The Last Crumb0.8 km
  • + 3 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 Food0.2 km
  • Co-operative Food0.5 km
  • Waitrose1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Reading Station1.2 km
  • Reading1.7 km
  • Reading West2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Montague Street0.0 km
  • Montague Street0.1 km
  • Star Inn0.2 km
  • Forge Close0.2 km
  • Forge Close0.2 km