RG4 5BE is a safe, established residential area on Star Road, 0.3km from Lower Caversham in Caversham. Administratively it sits within Caversham ward and the Reading East constituency.
For families considering a move, RG4 5BE 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 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £366k, up 17.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RG4 5BE are sourced from Output Area E00082680 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STAR ROAD, RG4 5BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STAR ROAD, RG4 5BE.
259
38
£ 61,500 /yr
68%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG4 5BE 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.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. RG4 5BE's 67% ownership and 38-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £366k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 17.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG4 5BE. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 390,000
7 sales · Mean £ 373,742
Terraced
£ 346,500
18 sales · Mean £ 341,027
Detached
£ 405,000
3 sales · Mean £ 412,833
Flat
£ 207,300
3 sales · Mean £ 211,766
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG4 5BE has low crime rates — 37 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.
school Local Schools
New Bridge Nursery School
Caversham Nursery School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Thameside Primary School
Micklands Primary School
New Town Primary School
Caversham Primary School
E P Collier Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- The Dock Bar & Cafe0.8 km
- Bina Tandoori0.9 km
- Geo-Cafe1.0 km
- Quattro Restaurant1.0 km
- Spitiko Greek Restaurant1.0 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Smiths Newsagency0.8 km
- The Shop Inn0.4 km
- Geo-Bakery1.0 km
- Make and Do Workshops0.9 km
- Shell Thames Valley Service Station0.6 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Red Cow Inn0.0 km
- Fox And Hounds0.8 km
- Angel Bar1.0 km
- Travellers Rest0.5 km
- The Last Crumb0.9 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Caversham Tandoori0.9 km
- Mo's Kebabs0.9 km
- Wings Fish Bar0.8 km
- Attimonosh0.4 km
- Yo! To Go Reading0.8 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Premier Inn0.9 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Co-operative Food0.2 km
- Co-operative Food0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reading Station1.3 km
- Reading1.8 km
- Reading West2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Montague Street0.1 km
- Star Inn0.1 km
- Montague Street0.1 km
- Amersham Road0.2 km
- Amersham Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG45BE · Data under Open Government Licence