Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

WILWYNE CLOSE, RG4 5EP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILWYNE CLOSE, RG4 5EP.

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Population

359

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 68,700 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG4 5EP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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9/10
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6/10
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8/10
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6/10
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10/10
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6/10
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9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RG4 5EP combines high owner-occupation (87%), strong property values (£635k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £635k 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 5EP is a sought-after residential area on Wilwyne Close, 0.7km from Caversham in Caversham. Administratively it sits within Caversham ward and the Reading East constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG4, RG4 5EP offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 87% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £635k. 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 5EP are sourced from Output Area E00082974 (shared with 24 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 5EP. The average age is 38.8. 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 Asian10.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed7.5%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 635,000

2 sales · Mean £ 635,000

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

RG4 5EP has low crime rates — 9 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.

Violence and sexual offences12
Vehicle crime6
Other theft5
Burglary4
Public order3

school Local Schools

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Micklands Primary School

Good377 pupils0.8 km
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The Hill Primary School

Good397 pupils0.8 km
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good205 pupils0.9 km
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New Bridge Nursery School

Outstanding59 pupils0.9 km
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Caversham Primary School

Inadequate410 pupils1.0 km
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Caversham Nursery School

Outstanding75 pupils1.0 km
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Thameside Primary School

Good393 pupils1.1 km
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Emmer Green Primary School

Outstanding411 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • The Shop Inn0.4 km
  • Caversham Herbs1.0 km
  • Kings Meadow Convenience1.0 km
  • Sue Ryder at Milestone Way Precinct1.0 km
  • Caversham Pharmacy0.9 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Red Cow Inn0.8 km
  • The Last Crumb0.9 km
  • Travellers Rest0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Caversham Tandoori1.0 km
  • Mo's Kebabs1.0 km
  • Domino's Pizza at Milestone Way Precinct1.0 km
  • Master Fryer at Milestone Way Precinct1.0 km
  • The Bite Sandwich and Coffee Bar at Milestone Way precinct1.0 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Papa Gee1.0 km
  • Washington Afc Kitchen0.9 km
  • Raj Tandoori1.0 km
  • Bina Tandoori1.0 km
  • 3Cs Cafe at St Johns Church0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Budgens at Milestone Way Precinct1.0 km
  • Co-operative Food0.7 km
  • Co-operative Food0.4 km
  • Tesco0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Reading Station1.9 km
  • Reading2.4 km
  • Reading West2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Surley Row0.5 km
  • Chiltern Road0.5 km
  • Chiltern Road0.5 km
  • Balmore Drive0.5 km
  • Surley Row0.5 km