Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

RG4 5EU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RG4 5EU.

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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 5EU 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

RG4 5EU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 87% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

RG4 5EU is a sought-after residential area located 0.7km from Caversham in Caversham. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Caversham ward and the Reading East constituency.

Day-to-day life in RG4 5EU has the character of 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 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 5EU 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 5EU. 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.

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

RG4 5EU has low crime rates — 32 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.

Shoplifting75
Violence and sexual offences25
Vehicle crime17
Criminal damage and arson9
Burglary6

school Local Schools

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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good205 pupils0.6 km
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New Bridge Nursery School

Outstanding59 pupils0.7 km
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Micklands Primary School

Good377 pupils0.9 km
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Caversham Nursery School

Outstanding75 pupils0.9 km
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Caversham Primary School

Inadequate410 pupils0.9 km
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Thameside Primary School

Good393 pupils0.9 km
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The Hill Primary School

Good397 pupils1.0 km
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Emmer Green Primary School

Outstanding411 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Caversham Health & Fitness Club1.0 km
  • The Clifton Arms0.8 km
  • The Last Crumb0.7 km
  • Caversham Working Mens Club1.0 km
  • Fox And Hounds0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Alto Lounge1.0 km
  • Pasibrzueszek Polish Cousin Restaurant0.9 km
  • Papa Gee0.8 km
  • Bina Tandoori0.8 km
  • Geo-Cafe0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Waitrose1.0 km
  • Co-operative Food0.4 km
  • Co-operative Food0.2 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Tesco Express1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Whittington's Tea Barge0.9 km
  • Burger Revolution0.9 km
  • Stir Fry Caversham1.0 km
  • Wings Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Attimonosh0.2 km
  • + 7 more
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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Caversham Herbs0.8 km
  • Kings Meadow Convenience0.7 km
  • Geo-Bakery0.9 km
  • Hemdean Stores0.9 km
  • Make and Do Workshops0.8 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Reading Station1.6 km
  • Reading2.1 km
  • Reading West2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Chiltern Road0.3 km
  • Chiltern Road0.3 km
  • Rufus Isaacs Road0.4 km
  • Rufus Isaacs Road0.4 km
  • Star Inn0.4 km