Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

GURNEY DRIVE, RG4 7LG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GURNEY DRIVE, RG4 7LG.

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Population

297

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 90,500 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

RG4 7LG is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £332k, 92% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £332k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 21.7% year-on-year.

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

RG4 7LG is a sought-after residential area on Gurney Drive, 0.6km 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 7LG offers 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 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 92% 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 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £332k, up 21.7% year-on-year. 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 7LG are sourced from Output Area E00082780 (shared with 9 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 7LG. The average age is 48.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.0%
Asian / British Asian10.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed6.1%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 29%
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

Semi-Detached

£ 332,500

2 sales · Mean £ 332,500

Detached

£ 365,000

2 sales · Mean £ 365,000

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

RG4 7LG has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences6
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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The Heights Primary School

Outstanding347 pupils0.1 km
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Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre

Good1571 pupils1.4 km
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Caversham Primary School

Inadequate410 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • All Present.com0.6 km
  • Conisboro Express0.5 km
  • Woodcote Way News0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Caversham Lawn Tennis Club0.4 km
  • Miller & Carter Caversham0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Stay a While Lunchclub at Caversham Heights Methodist Church Hall0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Tilehurst2.6 km
  • Reading West2.6 km
  • Reading Station2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Gurney Close0.1 km
  • Gurney Close0.1 km
  • Fernbrook Road0.1 km
  • St Peters Avenue0.2 km
  • Blagrave Lane0.2 km