Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

LOWFIELD ROAD, RG4 6ND House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWFIELD ROAD, RG4 6ND.

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Population

404

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 65,400 /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 6ND 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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9/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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7/10
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10/10
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6/10
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9/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RG4 6ND combines high owner-occupation (88%), strong property values (£270k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £270k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 33.3% year-on-year.

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RG4 6ND is a sought-after residential area on Lowfield Road, 0.8km from Play Hatch in Caversham. Administratively it sits within Emmer Green ward and the Reading East constituency.

For serious buyers, RG4 6ND is a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 88% 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £270k, down 33.3% 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 6ND are sourced from Output Area E00082886 (shared with 18 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 6ND. The average age is 43.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.6%
Asian / British Asian14.2%
Black / African / Caribbean2.5%
Other / Mixed5.7%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 237,500

8 sales · Mean £ 238,750

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

RG4 6ND has low crime rates — 18 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 offences25
Vehicle crime4
Other theft4
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2

school Local Schools

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Micklands Primary School

Good377 pupils0.4 km
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St Martin's Catholic Primary School

Good161 pupils1.0 km
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Caversham Park Primary School

Good144 pupils1.2 km
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Caversham Nursery School

Outstanding75 pupils1.2 km
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The Hill Primary School

Good397 pupils1.4 km
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New Bridge Nursery School

Outstanding59 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Momo House0.3 km
  • THE CROWN INN0.8 km
  • Shoulder Of Mutton0.8 km
  • Caversham Lakes0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Bien Manger Takeaway0.4 km
  • Oriental Express0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Caversham Park Food and Wine0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Travellers Rest0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Reading Station2.7 km
  • Reading3.1 km
  • Reading West3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Henley Road County Boundary0.2 km
  • Henley Road County Boundary0.2 km
  • Henley Road County Boundary0.2 km
  • Earlsfield Close0.2 km
  • Earlsfield Close0.2 km