RG4 6QL is a sought-after residential area on Hertford Close, 0.2km 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 6QL offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. 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 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 87% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £480k, down 13.5% 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 6QL are sourced from Output Area E00082877 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HERTFORD CLOSE, RG4 6QL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HERTFORD CLOSE, RG4 6QL.
349
42
£ 65,400 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG4 6QL 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RG4 6QL combines high owner-occupation (87%), strong property values (£480k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 13.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG4 6QL. The average age is 42.0. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 447,500
4 sales · Mean £ 431,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG4 6QL has low crime rates — 10 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.
school Local Schools
Caversham Park Primary School
St Martin's Catholic Primary School
The Hill Primary School
Emmer Green Primary School
Micklands Primary School
Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Dudmans of Berkshire0.9 km
- True Food Community Co-op0.9 km
- Sue Ryder at Milestone Way Precinct0.5 km
- Caversham Park Food and Wine0.9 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy at Milestone Way Precinct0.5 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Momo House0.9 km
- Village Tandoori Restaurant0.6 km
- Raj Tandoori0.5 km
- Older Generation Lunch Club at Caversham Park Village Social Club0.2 km
- Turkish Grill at Milestone Way Precinct0.5 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Budgens at Milestone Way Precinct0.5 km
- Tesco0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Domino's Pizza at Milestone Way Precinct0.5 km
- Master Fryer at Milestone Way Precinct0.5 km
- The Bite Sandwich and Coffee Bar at Milestone Way precinct0.5 km
- Oriental Express0.9 km
- Pearl River Chinese Takeaway at Milestone Way Precinct0.5 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The White Horse0.6 km
- The Black Horse0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reading Station3.0 km
- Reading3.5 km
- Reading West4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Northbrook Road0.1 km
- Northbrook Road0.1 km
- Ariel View0.1 km
- Ariel View0.2 km
- Queensway0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG46QL · Data under Open Government Licence