RG4 7DF is a sought-after residential area on Hornbeam Close, 0.2km from Ashcroft in Caversham. Administratively it sits within Caversham Heights ward and the Reading East constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG4, RG4 7DF 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 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 91% 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 £899k. 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 7DF are sourced from Output Area E00082978 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HORNBEAM CLOSE, RG4 7DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HORNBEAM CLOSE, RG4 7DF.
419
39
£ 90,500 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG4 7DF 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 7DF combines high owner-occupation (91%), strong property values (£899k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £899k 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 7DF. The average age is 39.5. 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
Detached
£ 710,000
3 sales · Mean £ 773,316
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG4 7DF has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre
The Heights Primary School
Caversham Primary School
Emmer Green Primary School
The Hill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Caversham Bowling Club1.0 km
- Miller & Carter Caversham0.1 km
- Caversham Lawn Tennis Club0.5 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Conisboro Express0.3 km
- Woodcote Way News0.7 km
- Caversham Local Food & Wine0.7 km
- All Present.com0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Stay a While Lunchclub at Caversham Heights Methodist Church Hall0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reading Station2.6 km
- Reading West2.9 km
- Reading3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Caversham Rose0.1 km
- Kidmore Road0.3 km
- Kidmore Road0.3 km
- Uplands Road0.3 km
- Uplands Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG47DF · Data under Open Government Licence