Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

DOUGLAS ROAD, RG4 5BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOUGLAS ROAD, RG4 5BH.

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Population

319

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 61,500 /yr

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Employed

63%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG4 5BH 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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4/10
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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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6/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. RG4 5BH spans multiple life stages — average age 34, moderate ownership and renting. £436k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 10.4% year-on-year.

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

RG4 5BH is a safe, established residential area on Douglas Road, 0.4km from Lower Caversham in Caversham. Administratively it sits within Caversham ward and the Reading East constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £436k, down 10.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RG4 5BH are sourced from Output Area E00082677 (shared with 5 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 5BH. The average age is 34.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British70.8%
Asian / British Asian12.1%
Black / African / Caribbean5.9%
Other / Mixed11.2%

Economic Activity

63%Active
FT: 47%
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

£ 360,000

12 sales · Mean £ 369,166

Semi-Detached

£ 455,500

5 sales · Mean £ 465,400

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

RG4 5BH has low crime rates — 35 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 offences84
Shoplifting77
Criminal damage and arson24
Other theft20
Vehicle crime19

school Local Schools

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Caversham Nursery School

Outstanding75 pupils0.3 km
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New Bridge Nursery School

Outstanding59 pupils0.3 km
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good205 pupils0.6 km
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Micklands Primary School

Good377 pupils0.9 km
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Thameside Primary School

Good393 pupils1.0 km
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New Town Primary School

Good378 pupils1.3 km
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Caversham Primary School

Inadequate410 pupils1.4 km
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St John's Church of England Primary School

Good427 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Smiths Newsagency0.9 km
  • The Shop Inn0.4 km
  • Shell Thames Valley Service Station0.7 km
  • Holland and Barrett at Tesco Extra0.8 km
  • Londis0.5 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Red Cow Inn0.1 km
  • Fox And Hounds0.9 km
  • Travellers Rest0.4 km
  • The Last Crumb1.0 km
  • The Clifton Arms1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Wings Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Attimonosh0.4 km
  • Yo! To Go Reading0.8 km
  • Burger Revolution0.7 km
  • Whittington's Tea Barge0.7 km
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • 3Cs Cafe at St Johns Church0.4 km
  • The Dock Bar & Cafe0.8 km
  • Tesco Family Dining at Tesco Customer Cafe0.8 km
  • Washington Afc Kitchen0.6 km
  • Thames Lido1.0 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Co-operative Food0.3 km
  • Co-operative Food0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Reading Station1.4 km
  • Reading1.9 km
  • Reading West2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Amersham Road0.2 km
  • Star Inn0.2 km
  • Amersham Road0.2 km
  • The Slopes0.2 km
  • The Slopes0.2 km