Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

TALBOT CLOSE, RG4 5BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TALBOT CLOSE, RG4 5BN.

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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 5BN 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

No single demographic signal dominates RG4 5BN — age 34, 73% ownership, 27% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £412k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 2.0% year-on-year.

home £412,500 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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

For families considering a move, RG4 5BN represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £412k, down 2.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RG4 5BN 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 5BN. 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

£ 362,500

11 sales · Mean £ 367,590

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

RG4 5BN 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.

Violence and sexual offences86
Shoplifting76
Criminal damage and arson24
Vehicle crime22
Other theft20

school Local Schools

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New Bridge Nursery School

Outstanding59 pupils0.2 km
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Caversham Nursery School

Outstanding75 pupils0.2 km
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good205 pupils0.6 km
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Thameside Primary School

Good393 pupils0.9 km
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Micklands Primary School

Good377 pupils0.9 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 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

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

5 nearby
  • The Red Cow Inn0.1 km
  • Fox And Hounds0.8 km
  • Travellers Rest0.5 km
  • The Last Crumb1.0 km
  • The Clifton Arms1.0 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Premier Inn1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Wings Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Attimonosh0.5 km
  • Yo! To Go Reading0.8 km
  • Burger Revolution0.7 km
  • Whittington's Tea Barge0.7 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • 3Cs Cafe at St Johns Church0.3 km
  • The Dock Bar & Cafe0.7 km
  • Tesco Family Dining at Tesco Customer Cafe0.8 km
  • Washington Afc Kitchen0.6 km
  • Thames Lido0.9 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Co-operative Food0.3 km
  • Co-operative Food0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Reading Station1.4 km
  • Reading1.8 km
  • Reading West2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Amersham Road0.1 km
  • Amersham Road0.1 km
  • Montague Street0.2 km
  • Montague Street0.2 km
  • Star Inn0.2 km