Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

DONKIN HILL, RG4 5DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DONKIN HILL, RG4 5DG.

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Population

286

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 61,500 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG4 5DG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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5/10
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5/10
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6/10
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7/10
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8/10
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9/10
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8/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. RG4 5DG's 68% ownership and 38-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £385k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 2.9% year-on-year.

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

RG4 5DG is a safe, established residential area on Donkin Hill, 0.5km from Lower Caversham in Caversham. Administratively it sits within Caversham ward and the Reading East constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £385k, down 2.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RG4 5DG are sourced from Output Area E00082658 (shared with 16 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 5DG. The average age is 38.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.4%
Asian / British Asian9.1%
Black / African / Caribbean3.8%
Other / Mixed7.7%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 382,500

9 sales · Mean £ 369,222

Semi-Detached

£ 365,000

6 sales · Mean £ 363,050

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

RG4 5DG has low crime rates — 41 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.

Shoplifting77
Violence and sexual offences64
Vehicle crime22
Criminal damage and arson17
Other theft13

school Local Schools

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New Bridge Nursery School

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

Good205 pupils0.5 km
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Caversham Nursery School

Outstanding75 pupils0.5 km
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Micklands Primary School

Good377 pupils0.8 km
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Thameside Primary School

Good393 pupils0.9 km
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Caversham Primary School

Inadequate410 pupils1.1 km
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The Hill Primary School

Good397 pupils1.3 km
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E P Collier Primary School

Good340 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Smiths Newsagency0.8 km
  • The Shop Inn0.2 km
  • Geo-Bakery0.9 km
  • Make and Do Workshops0.9 km
  • Shell Thames Valley Service Station0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Red Cow Inn0.3 km
  • Fox And Hounds0.8 km
  • Angel Bar0.9 km
  • Travellers Rest0.4 km
  • The Last Crumb0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Caversham Tandoori0.9 km
  • Mo's Kebabs0.9 km
  • Wings Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Attimonosh0.2 km
  • Burger Revolution0.7 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Bina Tandoori0.9 km
  • Geo-Cafe0.9 km
  • Quattro Restaurant0.9 km
  • Spitiko Greek Restaurant0.9 km
  • Clay's0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative Food0.2 km
  • Co-operative Food0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Reading Station1.5 km
  • Reading1.9 km
  • Reading West2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Star Inn0.1 km
  • Chiltern Road0.2 km
  • Star Inn0.2 km
  • Chiltern Road0.2 km
  • The Slopes0.2 km