Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

IBSTONE AVENUE, RG4 6PJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IBSTONE AVENUE, RG4 6PJ.

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Population

347

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Avg Age

42

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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 6PJ 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.

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9/10
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10/10
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5/10
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7/10
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5/10
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8/10
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6/10
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8/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. RG4 6PJ spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. £401k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

RG4 6PJ is a safe, established residential area on Ibstone Avenue, 0.8km from Caversham Park in Caversham. Administratively it sits within Emmer Green ward and the Reading East constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG4, RG4 6PJ offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 86% 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £401k.

Census 2021 statistics for RG4 6PJ are sourced from Output Area E00082883 (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 6PJ. The average age is 42.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.1%
Asian / British Asian10.9%
Black / African / Caribbean4.4%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 345,000

5 sales · Mean £ 371,200

Detached

£ 371,000

1 sales · Mean £ 371,000

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

RG4 6PJ has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences32
Anti-social behaviour7
Vehicle crime6
Possession of weapons2
Criminal damage and arson2

school Local Schools

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Micklands Primary School

Good377 pupils0.5 km
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St Martin's Catholic Primary School

Good161 pupils0.7 km
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Caversham Park Primary School

Good144 pupils0.8 km
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The Hill Primary School

Good397 pupils1.0 km
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Caversham Nursery School

Outstanding75 pupils1.4 km
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Emmer Green Primary School

Outstanding411 pupils1.6 km
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New Bridge Nursery School

Outstanding59 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Momo House0.1 km
  • THE CROWN INN0.9 km
  • Older Generation Lunch Club at Caversham Park Village Social Club0.6 km
  • Shoulder Of Mutton1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Bien Manger Takeaway0.1 km
  • Oriental Express0.1 km
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Retailers - Other

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

1 nearby
  • Travellers Rest0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Reading Station2.7 km
  • Reading3.2 km
  • Reading West3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Galsworthy Drive0.2 km
  • Earlsfield Close0.2 km
  • Galsworthy Drive0.2 km
  • Earlsfield Close0.2 km
  • Devon Drive0.3 km