Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

FIELD VIEW, RG4 5HD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FIELD VIEW, RG4 5HD.

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Population

210

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 68,700 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG4 5HD 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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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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9/10
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9/10
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10/10
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6/10
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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

RG4 5HD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 42% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 22.8% year-on-year.

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

RG4 5HD is a sought-after residential area on Field View, 0.6km from Caversham in Caversham. Administratively it sits within Caversham ward and the Reading East constituency.

This is a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £215k, down 22.8% year-on-year. 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 5HD are sourced from Output Area E00082973 (shared with 13 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 5HD. The average age is 47.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.2%
Asian / British Asian5.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed8.1%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 220,000

11 sales · Mean £ 229,454

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

RG4 5HD has low crime rates — 12 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 offences21
Vehicle crime13
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson5
Other theft4

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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Caversham Primary School

Inadequate410 pupils0.7 km
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Thameside Primary School

Good393 pupils0.8 km
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Caversham Nursery School

Outstanding75 pupils1.0 km
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Micklands Primary School

Good377 pupils1.0 km
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The Hill Primary School

Good397 pupils1.1 km
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Emmer Green Primary School

Outstanding411 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Superdrug Stores0.9 km
  • Caversham Herbs0.6 km
  • Kings Meadow Convenience0.6 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
  • Geo-Bakery0.7 km
  • + 10 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Caversham Health & Fitness Club0.8 km
  • The Clifton Arms0.7 km
  • The Last Crumb0.6 km
  • Caversham Working Mens Club0.8 km
  • Fox And Hounds0.7 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Alto Lounge0.8 km
  • Pasibrzueszek Polish Cousin Restaurant0.7 km
  • Papa Gee0.6 km
  • Bina Tandoori0.6 km
  • Costa Coffee Store0.9 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Waitrose0.8 km
  • Co-operative Food0.5 km
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Co-operative Food0.4 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Whittington's Tea Barge0.8 km
  • Burger Revolution0.8 km
  • Stir Fry Caversham0.8 km
  • Wings Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Attimonosh0.4 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Rufus Isaacs Road0.2 km
  • Rufus Isaacs Road0.2 km
  • Balmore Drive0.3 km
  • Balmore Drive0.3 km
  • Newlands Avenue0.3 km