Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

CROMWELL ROAD, RG4 5EA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROMWELL ROAD, RG4 5EA.

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Population

283

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 61,500 /yr

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Employed

63%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

RG4 5EA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 73% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £416k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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RG4 5EA is a safe, established residential area on Cromwell Road, 0.6km from Lower Caversham in Caversham. Administratively it sits within Caversham ward and the Reading East constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £416k.

Census 2021 statistics for RG4 5EA are sourced from Output Area E00082672 (shared with 7 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 5EA. The average age is 39.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.6%
Asian / British Asian11.5%
Black / African / Caribbean2.5%
Other / Mixed5.4%

Economic Activity

63%Active
FT: 49%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 382,750

14 sales · Mean £ 386,392

Semi-Detached

£ 437,000

1 sales · Mean £ 437,000

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

RG4 5EA 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.

Shoplifting126
Violence and sexual offences56
Other theft17
Vehicle crime17
Anti-social behaviour15

school Local Schools

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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good205 pupils0.3 km
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Thameside Primary School

Good393 pupils0.3 km
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New Bridge Nursery School

Outstanding59 pupils0.6 km
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Caversham Primary School

Inadequate410 pupils0.7 km
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E P Collier Primary School

Good340 pupils0.9 km
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Caversham Nursery School

Outstanding75 pupils1.0 km
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Micklands Primary School

Good377 pupils1.4 km
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The Hill Primary School

Good397 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Mothercare0.9 km
  • Superdrug Stores0.4 km
  • Your Local Green Grocers and Butcher0.8 km
  • Majestic Wine0.9 km
  • Smiths Newsagency0.2 km
  • + 16 more
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Caversham Health & Fitness Club0.4 km
  • The Clifton Arms0.2 km
  • Caversham Bowling Club1.0 km
  • The Red Cow Inn0.7 km
  • Caversham Working Mens Club0.4 km
  • + 8 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

25 nearby
  • Alto Lounge0.4 km
  • Pasibrzueszek Polish Cousin Restaurant0.4 km
  • Lebanese Village0.6 km
  • River Spice0.7 km
  • Spice Oven Restaurant0.6 km
  • + 20 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • One Below0.9 km
  • Waitrose0.4 km
  • Iceland0.4 km
  • Co-operative Food0.5 km
  • + 3 more
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Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Whittington's Tea Barge0.4 km
  • Caversham Tandoori0.2 km
  • Mo's Kebabs0.2 km
  • Stir Fry Caversham0.4 km
  • Attimonosh0.7 km
  • + 11 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Crowne Plaza Reading0.8 km
  • Easy Hotel0.8 km
  • Premier Inn0.9 km
  • Thameside Hotel0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Reading Station1.1 km
  • Reading1.6 km
  • Reading West2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Falkland Road0.1 km
  • Falkland Road0.2 km
  • Prospect Street0.2 km
  • Rufus Isaacs Road0.2 km
  • Westfield Road0.2 km