Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

MARLOW COURT, RG4 5LL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARLOW COURT, RG4 5LL.

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Population

272

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 65,400 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RG4 5LL combines high owner-occupation (84%), strong property values (£367k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. 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 5LL is a sought-after residential area on Marlow Court, 0.9km from Lower Caversham in Caversham. Administratively it sits within Emmer Green ward and the Reading East constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG4, RG4 5LL 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 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 84% 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £367k. 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 5LL are sourced from Output Area E00177343 (shared with 15 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 5LL. The average age is 41.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.2%
Asian / British Asian11.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Flat

£ 275,000

3 sales · Mean £ 316,166

Terraced

£ 440,000

3 sales · Mean £ 440,000

Semi-Detached

£ 381,000

1 sales · Mean £ 381,000

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

RG4 5LL has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences47
Criminal damage and arson13
Other theft13
Vehicle crime13
Drugs6

school Local Schools

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Micklands Primary School

Good377 pupils0.4 km
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Caversham Nursery School

Outstanding75 pupils0.6 km
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New Bridge Nursery School

Outstanding59 pupils0.7 km
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good205 pupils1.0 km
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The Hill Primary School

Good397 pupils1.3 km
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Thameside Primary School

Good393 pupils1.4 km
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St Martin's Catholic Primary School

Good161 pupils1.5 km
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Caversham Primary School

Inadequate410 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • The Shop Inn0.4 km
  • Caversham Park Food and Wine0.9 km
  • Londis0.9 km
  • Markand Pharmacy0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Red Cow Inn0.6 km
  • Travellers Rest0.1 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative Food0.6 km
  • Co-operative Food0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Bien Manger Takeaway0.9 km
  • Attimonosh0.4 km
  • Oriental Express0.9 km
  • Golden Chef Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • Qumin Takeaway0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • 3Cs Cafe at St Johns Church0.8 km
  • Washington Afc Kitchen1.0 km
  • Momo House0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Reading Station1.9 km
  • Reading2.4 km
  • Reading West3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Travellers Rest0.1 km
  • Travellers Rest0.1 km
  • All Hallows Road0.1 km
  • All Hallows Road0.2 km
  • The Slopes0.3 km