Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

STAR ROAD, RG4 5BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STAR ROAD, RG4 5BS.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

300

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 61,500 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG4 5BS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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6/10
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9/10
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7/10
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4/10
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1/10
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Area Character

With 38% social renting, RG4 5BS is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending up 2.6% year-on-year.

home £504,857 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RG4 5BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Star Road, 0.3km from Lower Caversham in Caversham. Administratively it sits within Caversham ward and the Reading East constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, RG4 5BS is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £504k, up 2.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RG4 5BS are sourced from Output Area E00082686 (shared with 19 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 5BS. The average age is 33.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British75.5%
Asian / British Asian3.7%
Black / African / Caribbean13.4%
Other / Mixed7.4%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 468,000

7 sales · Mean £ 432,000

Semi-Detached

£ 440,000

1 sales · Mean £ 440,000

Detached

£ 744,000

1 sales · Mean £ 744,000

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

RG4 5BS has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting71
Violence and sexual offences55
Other theft16
Criminal damage and arson12
Vehicle crime11

school Local Schools

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New Bridge Nursery School

Outstanding59 pupils0.3 km
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Caversham Nursery School

Outstanding75 pupils0.3 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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New Town Primary School

Good378 pupils1.1 km
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Micklands Primary School

Good377 pupils1.2 km
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St John's Church of England Primary School

Good427 pupils1.2 km
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E P Collier Primary School

Good340 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Smiths Newsagency0.8 km
  • The Shop Inn0.7 km
  • Holland and Barrett at Tesco Extra0.5 km
  • Homesense0.8 km
  • Londis0.4 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Red Cow Inn0.2 km
  • The Clifton Arms1.0 km
  • Travellers Rest0.7 km
  • Island Bohemian Bowls Club1.0 km
  • The Jolly Anglers1.0 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • The Dock Bar & Cafe0.6 km
  • 3Cs Cafe at St Johns Church0.4 km
  • Baxter Storey at SSE0.8 km
  • Angel Hill Food Company at Thames Water0.9 km
  • Tesco Family Dining at Tesco Customer Cafe0.5 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Whittington's Tea Barge0.6 km
  • Attimonosh0.7 km
  • Yo! To Go Reading0.5 km
  • Burger Revolution0.6 km
  • KFC at Forbury Retail Park0.8 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Co-operative Food0.4 km
  • Co-operative Food0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Reading Station1.2 km
  • Reading1.6 km
  • Reading West2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Forge Close0.1 km
  • Forge Close0.1 km
  • Montague Street0.2 km
  • Amersham Road0.2 km
  • Montague Street0.2 km