Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

HERTFORD CLOSE, RG4 6QL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HERTFORD CLOSE, RG4 6QL.

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Population

349

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 65,400 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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9/10
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10/10
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5/10
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9/10
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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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6/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British79.7%
Asian / British Asian12.2%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed6.1%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

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.

Violence and sexual offences20
Anti-social behaviour6
Vehicle crime4
Other theft3
Other crime2

school Local Schools

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Caversham Park Primary School

Good144 pupils0.3 km
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St Martin's Catholic Primary School

Good161 pupils0.5 km
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The Hill Primary School

Good397 pupils0.6 km
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Emmer Green Primary School

Outstanding411 pupils1.0 km
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Micklands Primary School

Good377 pupils1.2 km
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Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre

Good1571 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Budgens at Milestone Way Precinct0.5 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
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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
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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