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.
BARCLOSE AVENUE, RG4 5DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARCLOSE AVENUE, RG4 5DR.
271
42
£ 61,500 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
New Bridge Nursery School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Caversham Nursery School
Micklands Primary School
Thameside Primary School
Caversham Primary School
The Hill Primary School
E P Collier Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: RG45DR · Data under Open Government Licence