RG4 7NP is a sought-after residential area on Sandcroft Road, 0.4km 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 7NP offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £582k. 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 7NP are sourced from Output Area E00082781 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SANDCROFT ROAD, RG4 7NP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SANDCROFT ROAD, RG4 7NP.
326
43
£ 90,500 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG4 7NP 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RG4 7NP combines high owner-occupation (92%), strong property values (£582k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £582k 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 7NP. The average age is 43.0. 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: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 582,500
2 sales · Mean £ 582,500
Detached
£ 481,000
1 sales · Mean £ 481,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
RG4 7NP has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. 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
Emmer Green Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- All Present.com0.9 km
- Conisboro Express0.5 km
- Woodcote Way News0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Caversham Lawn Tennis Club0.3 km
- Miller & Carter Caversham0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Pulse Bar0.9 km
- The Pack Saddle0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reading Station3.1 km
- Tilehurst3.1 km
- Reading West3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Morecambe Avenue0.2 km
- Kidmore Road0.2 km
- Kidmore Road0.2 km
- Shepherds Lane0.3 km
- Shepherds Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG47NP · Data under Open Government Licence