Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

UPPER WOODCOTE ROAD, RG4 7JZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPPER WOODCOTE ROAD, RG4 7JZ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

339

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 90,500 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG4 7JZ 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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6/10
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8/10
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5/10
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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RG4 7JZ combines high owner-occupation (97%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. 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 7JZ is a sought-after residential area on Upper Woodcote Road, 0.5km from Caversham Heights in Caversham. Administratively it sits within Caversham Heights ward and the Reading East constituency.

For serious buyers, RG4 7JZ is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 97% 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 7JZ are sourced from Output Area E00082776 (shared with 13 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 7JZ. The average age is 45.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.6%
Asian / British Asian7.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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

RG4 7JZ has low crime rates — 8 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 offences11
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order4
Vehicle crime3
Criminal damage and arson2

school Local Schools

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The Heights Primary School

Outstanding347 pupils0.2 km
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Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre

Good1571 pupils1.3 km
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Caversham Primary School

Inadequate410 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • All Present.com0.4 km
  • Conisboro Express0.4 km
  • Woodcote Way News0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Caversham Lawn Tennis Club0.5 km
  • Miller & Carter Caversham0.6 km
  • Caversham Bowling Club0.9 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 West2.4 km
  • Reading Station2.5 km
  • Tilehurst2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • St Peters Avenue0.1 km
  • St Peters Avenue0.1 km
  • Gurney Close0.2 km
  • Gurney Close0.2 km
  • Fernbrook Road0.3 km