Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

SANDCROFT ROAD, RG4 7NP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SANDCROFT ROAD, RG4 7NP.

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Population

326

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 90,500 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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9/10
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10/10
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5/10
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4/10
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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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2/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British86.3%
Asian / British Asian7.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed6.4%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences10
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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The Heights Primary School

Outstanding347 pupils0.7 km
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Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre

Good1571 pupils1.0 km
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Emmer Green Primary School

Outstanding411 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • All Present.com0.9 km
  • Conisboro Express0.5 km
  • Woodcote Way News0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Caversham Lawn Tennis Club0.3 km
  • Miller & Carter Caversham0.5 km
restaurant

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