RG4 5BY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Paddock Road, 0.4km from Lower Caversham in Caversham. Administratively it sits within Caversham ward and the Reading East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, RG4 5BY is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £477k.
Census 2021 statistics for RG4 5BY are sourced from Output Area E00082686 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PADDOCK ROAD, RG4 5BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PADDOCK ROAD, RG4 5BY.
300
34
£ 61,500 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG4 5BY 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.
Area Character
RG4 5BY has a significant social housing presence — 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG4 5BY. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 330,000
3 sales · Mean £ 339,159
Detached
£ 387,000
1 sales · Mean £ 387,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG4 5BY has low crime rates — 46 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.
school Local Schools
Caversham Nursery School
New Bridge Nursery School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
New Town Primary School
Thameside Primary School
St John's Church of England Primary School
Micklands Primary School
E P Collier Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- McDonalds at Forbury Retail Park0.8 km
- The Dock Bar & Cafe0.5 km
- Angel Hill Food Company at Thames Water1.0 km
- Tesco Family Dining at Tesco Customer Cafe0.5 km
- Washington Afc Kitchen0.7 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- KFC at Forbury Retail Park0.9 km
- Wings Fish Bar0.9 km
- Burger Revolution0.7 km
- Whittington's Tea Barge0.7 km
- Golden Chef Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Shell Thames Valley Service Station0.7 km
- Kings Meadow Convenience0.7 km
- Smiths Newsagency0.9 km
- The Shop Inn0.7 km
- Argos Ltd0.8 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Premier Inn0.9 km
- The Fishermans Cottage1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Fox And Hounds0.9 km
- The Red Cow Inn0.3 km
- The Jolly Anglers0.9 km
- Travellers Rest0.7 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-operative Food0.5 km
- Co-operative Food0.7 km
- Tesco0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reading Station1.3 km
- Reading1.6 km
- Reading West2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Forge Close0.2 km
- Forge Close0.2 km
- Amersham Road0.2 km
- Amersham Road0.2 km
- Montague Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG45BY · Data under Open Government Licence