RG4 5DP is a sought-after residential area on Derby Villas, 0.5km from Caversham in Caversham. Administratively it sits within Caversham ward and the Reading East constituency.
This is a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £662k, up 18.4% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for RG4 5DP are sourced from Output Area E00082973 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DERBY VILLAS, RG4 5DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DERBY VILLAS, RG4 5DP.
210
48
£ 68,700 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG4 5DP 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.
Area Character
RG4 5DP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 42% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 18.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG4 5DP. The average age is 47.9. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 662,500
4 sales · Mean £ 666,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG4 5DP has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
New Bridge Nursery School
Caversham Primary School
Thameside Primary School
Caversham Nursery School
Micklands Primary School
The Hill Primary School
Emmer Green Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Spice Oven Restaurant1.0 km
- Bina Tandoori0.6 km
- Costa Coffee Store0.9 km
- Geo-Cafe0.7 km
- Quattro Restaurant0.7 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Smiths Newsagency0.7 km
- The Shop Inn0.4 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- Geo-Bakery0.7 km
- Hemdean Stores0.8 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Red Cow Inn0.7 km
- Caversham Working Mens Club0.8 km
- Fox And Hounds0.7 km
- Caversham Health & Fitness Club0.8 km
- The Clifton Arms0.7 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Caversham Tandoori0.6 km
- Mo's Kebabs0.6 km
- Stir Fry Caversham0.8 km
- Wings Fish Bar0.7 km
- Whittington's Tea Barge0.8 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Iceland0.9 km
- Waitrose0.8 km
- Co-operative Food0.5 km
- Co-operative Food0.4 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reading Station1.6 km
- Reading2.1 km
- Reading West2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Rufus Isaacs Road0.3 km
- Balmore Drive0.3 km
- Rufus Isaacs Road0.3 km
- Balmore Drive0.3 km
- Newlands Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG45DP · Data under Open Government Licence