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.
GURNEY DRIVE, RG4 7LG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GURNEY DRIVE, RG4 7LG.
297
49
£ 90,500 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
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.
school Local Schools
The Heights Primary School
Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre
Caversham Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- All Present.com0.6 km
- Conisboro Express0.5 km
- Woodcote Way News0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Caversham Lawn Tennis Club0.4 km
- Miller & Carter Caversham0.6 km
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
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Postcode Profile: RG47LG · Data under Open Government Licence