RG4 5NA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Amersham Road, 0.6km from Lower Caversham in Caversham. Administratively it sits within Caversham ward and the Reading East constituency.
For renters and young professionals, RG4 5NA offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 29 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Reading. Employment levels are high (55% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £271k.
Census 2021 statistics for RG4 5NA are sourced from Output Area E00174526 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AMERSHAM ROAD, RG4 5NA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AMERSHAM ROAD, RG4 5NA.
294
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£ 61,500 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG4 5NA 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.
Area Character
High employment, young population. RG4 5NA combines 66% economic activity with a 29-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Crime is low — unusually safe for a densely working, young area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG4 5NA. The average age is 28.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 250,000
11 sales · Mean £ 244,227
Terraced
£ 302,475
8 sales · Mean £ 328,993
Detached
£ 375,000
1 sales · Mean £ 375,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG4 5NA has low crime rates — 44 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Caversham Nursery School
New Bridge Nursery School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Micklands Primary School
New Town Primary School
Thameside Primary School
St John's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- The Shop Inn0.6 km
- Kings Meadow Convenience0.8 km
- Shell Thames Valley Service Station0.8 km
- Holland and Barrett at Tesco Extra0.7 km
- Londis0.6 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Red Cow Inn0.3 km
- Travellers Rest0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Tesco Family Dining at Tesco Customer Cafe0.7 km
- Washington Afc Kitchen0.8 km
- Thames Lido0.9 km
- The Dock Bar & Cafe0.5 km
- 3Cs Cafe at St Johns Church0.6 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-operative Food0.5 km
- Co-operative Food0.6 km
- Tesco0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Burger Revolution0.8 km
- Golden Chef Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- Qumin Takeaway0.6 km
- Ready Tasty Fish & Chips0.6 km
- Whittington's Tea Barge0.8 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reading Station1.5 km
- Reading1.9 km
- Reading West2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Ian Mikardo Way0.1 km
- Ian Mikardo Way0.1 km
- Amersham Road0.1 km
- Amersham Road0.2 km
- Forge Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG45NA · Data under Open Government Licence