Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

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

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

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Population

271

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 61,500 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG4 5BB 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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4/10
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6/10
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9/10
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9/10
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7/10
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10/10
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9/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RG4 5BB combines high owner-occupation (77%), strong property values (£610k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £610k 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 5BB 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 5BB offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 77% 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 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £610k.

Census 2021 statistics for RG4 5BB are sourced from Output Area E00082666 (shared with 40 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 5BB. The average age is 41.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.5%
Asian / British Asian7.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 38%
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

£ 522,500

7 sales · Mean £ 500,500

Detached

£ 550,000

1 sales · Mean £ 550,000

Terraced

£ 408,500

1 sales · Mean £ 408,500

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

RG4 5BB has low crime rates — 38 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
Shoplifting76
Vehicle crime26
Other theft21
Criminal damage and arson20

school Local Schools

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New Bridge Nursery School

Outstanding59 pupils0.2 km
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good205 pupils0.4 km
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Caversham Nursery School

Outstanding75 pupils0.5 km
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Thameside Primary School

Good393 pupils0.8 km
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Micklands Primary School

Good377 pupils0.9 km
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Caversham Primary School

Inadequate410 pupils1.1 km
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E P Collier Primary School

Good340 pupils1.4 km
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The Hill Primary School

Good397 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Sushi Daily at Waitrose0.9 km
  • Warings Craft Bakers0.9 km
  • Superdrug Stores1.0 km
  • Boots UK Ltd1.0 km
  • Geo-Bakery0.8 km
  • + 10 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Angel Bar0.8 km
  • Caversham Health & Fitness Club0.9 km
  • The Clifton Arms0.8 km
  • Caversham Working Mens Club0.9 km
  • The Last Crumb0.7 km
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Clay's0.8 km
  • Vegivores1.0 km
  • Alto Lounge0.9 km
  • Pasibrzueszek Polish Cousin Restaurant0.9 km
  • Bina Tandoori0.8 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
  • Waitrose0.9 km
  • Iceland1.0 km
  • Co-operative Food0.0 km
  • Co-operative Food0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Whittington's Tea Barge0.6 km
  • Stir Fry Caversham0.9 km
  • Burger Revolution0.6 km
  • Wings Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Attimonosh0.3 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Reading Station1.4 km
  • Reading1.8 km
  • Reading West2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Star Inn0.1 km
  • Star Inn0.1 km
  • Chiltern Road0.3 km
  • Montague Street0.3 km
  • Chiltern Road0.3 km