Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

WOODFORD CLOSE, RG4 7HN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODFORD CLOSE, RG4 7HN.

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Population

286

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 90,500 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG4 7HN 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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7/10
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6/10
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4/10
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4/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. RG4 7HN's low deprivation rank, 90% ownership, and £830k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £830k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

RG4 7HN is a sought-after residential area on Woodford Close, 0.3km from Ashcroft in Caversham. Administratively it sits within Caversham Heights ward and the Reading East constituency.

For serious buyers, RG4 7HN is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 90% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £830k. 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 7HN are sourced from Output Area E00082775 (shared with 8 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 7HN. The average age is 46.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.9%
Asian / British Asian5.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed6.2%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 760,000

4 sales · Mean £ 727,500

Semi-Detached

£ 560,000

1 sales · Mean £ 560,000

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

RG4 7HN has low crime rates — 9 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 behaviour4
Vehicle crime4
Public order4
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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The Heights Primary School

Outstanding347 pupils0.4 km
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Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre

Good1571 pupils1.1 km
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Caversham Primary School

Inadequate410 pupils1.2 km
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Emmer Green Primary School

Outstanding411 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Caversham Bowling Club0.9 km
  • Caversham Lawn Tennis Club0.4 km
  • Miller & Carter Caversham0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • All Present.com0.3 km
  • Caversham Local Food & Wine0.9 km
  • Conisboro Express0.2 km
  • Woodcote Way News0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Stay a While Lunchclub at Caversham Heights Methodist Church Hall0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Reading Station2.5 km
  • Reading West2.5 km
  • Tilehurst2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • St Peters Avenue0.1 km
  • Richmond Road0.1 km
  • Richmond Road0.2 km
  • St Peters Avenue0.2 km
  • Richmond Road0.2 km