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.
WOODFORD CLOSE, RG4 7HN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODFORD CLOSE, RG4 7HN.
286
46
£ 90,500 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
The Heights Primary School
Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre
Caversham Primary School
Emmer Green Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Caversham Bowling Club0.9 km
- Caversham Lawn Tennis Club0.4 km
- Miller & Carter Caversham0.4 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- All Present.com0.3 km
- Caversham Local Food & Wine0.9 km
- Conisboro Express0.2 km
- Woodcote Way News0.3 km
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
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Postcode Profile: RG47HN · Data under Open Government Licence