Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

BARCLOSE AVENUE, RG4 5DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARCLOSE AVENUE, RG4 5DR.

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Population

271

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 61,500 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG4 5DR 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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6/10
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9/10
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9/10
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7/10
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10/10
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9/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

RG4 5DR is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £593k, 77% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £593k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

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

One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG4, RG4 5DR offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 77% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £593k.

Census 2021 statistics for RG4 5DR are sourced from Output Area E00082666 (shared with 40 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 5DR. The average age is 41.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.5%
Asian / British Asian7.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 512,500

6 sales · Mean £ 557,500

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

RG4 5DR has low crime rates — 34 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.

Shoplifting74
Violence and sexual offences47
Vehicle crime27
Criminal damage and arson11
Other theft9

school Local Schools

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New Bridge Nursery School

Outstanding59 pupils0.4 km
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good205 pupils0.5 km
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Caversham Nursery School

Outstanding75 pupils0.6 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

13 nearby
  • Smiths Newsagency0.7 km
  • The Shop Inn0.1 km
  • Geo-Bakery0.9 km
  • Hemdean Stores1.0 km
  • Make and Do Workshops0.8 km
  • + 8 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Red Cow Inn0.4 km
  • Caversham Working Mens Club1.0 km
  • Fox And Hounds0.7 km
  • Angel Bar0.9 km
  • Travellers Rest0.4 km
  • + 3 more
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Caversham Tandoori0.8 km
  • Mo's Kebabs0.8 km
  • Stir Fry Caversham1.0 km
  • Wings Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Attimonosh0.1 km
  • + 7 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Bina Tandoori0.8 km
  • Geo-Cafe0.9 km
  • Quattro Restaurant0.9 km
  • Spitiko Greek Restaurant0.9 km
  • Clay's0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco Express1.0 km
  • Co-operative Food0.2 km
  • Co-operative Food0.1 km
  • Waitrose1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Reading Station1.5 km
  • Reading2.0 km
  • Reading West2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Star Inn0.1 km
  • Chiltern Road0.2 km
  • Chiltern Road0.2 km
  • Star Inn0.2 km
  • The Slopes0.3 km