RG4 7BU is a sought-after residential area on Buxton Avenue, 0.1km from Caversham Heights in Caversham. Administratively it sits within Caversham Heights ward and the Reading East constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG4, RG4 7BU offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 95% 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 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £780k. 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 7BU are sourced from Output Area E00082972 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BUXTON AVENUE, RG4 7BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BUXTON AVENUE, RG4 7BU.
377
42
£ 90,500 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG4 7BU 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
RG4 7BU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £780k, 95% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £780k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG4 7BU. The average age is 41.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 780,036
1 sales · Mean £ 780,036
Detached
£ 636,250
2 sales · Mean £ 636,250
Terraced
£ 510,000
1 sales · Mean £ 510,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
RG4 7BU has low crime rates — 7 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 Primary School
The Heights Primary School
Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre
Thameside Primary School
Emmer Green Primary School
E P Collier Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Caversham Bowling Club0.4 km
- Caversham Lawn Tennis Club0.8 km
- The Griffin0.9 km
- Miller & Carter Caversham0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Thai Table0.9 km
- Stay a While Lunchclub at Caversham Heights Methodist Church Hall0.2 km
- The Tea Kiosk at Caversham Court Gardens0.9 km
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- All Present.com0.2 km
- Caversham Local Food & Wine0.6 km
- Caversham Pharmacy0.9 km
- Conisboro Express0.6 km
- Woodcote Way News0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reading Station2.0 km
- Reading West2.2 km
- Reading2.4 km
Bus Stops
- St Andrews Church0.1 km
- Darell Road0.2 km
- St Andrews Church0.2 km
- Highmoor Road0.2 km
- Harrogate Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG47BU · Data under Open Government Licence