RG4 7PL is a sought-after residential area on Albert Road, 0.3km from Caversham Heights in Caversham. Administratively it sits within Caversham Heights ward and the Reading East constituency.
For serious buyers, RG4 7PL is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 88% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.2M. 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 7PL are sourced from Output Area E00082985 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALBERT ROAD, RG4 7PL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALBERT ROAD, RG4 7PL.
437
40
£ 90,500 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG4 7PL 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 7PL combines high owner-occupation (88%), strong property values (£1.2M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £1.2M 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 7PL. The average age is 40.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 870,000
3 sales · Mean £ 935,000
Detached
£ 912,500
2 sales · Mean £ 912,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG4 7PL has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Heights Primary School
Caversham Primary School
Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre
Emmer Green Primary School
Thameside Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Caversham Bowling Club0.5 km
- Caversham Lawn Tennis Club0.7 km
- Miller & Carter Caversham0.4 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- All Present.com0.2 km
- Caversham Local Food & Wine0.6 km
- Conisboro Express0.4 km
- Woodcote Way News0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Stay a While Lunchclub at Caversham Heights Methodist Church Hall0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reading Station2.2 km
- Reading West2.4 km
- Reading2.6 km
Bus Stops
- St Andrews Church0.0 km
- Chelford Way0.1 km
- St Andrews Church0.1 km
- Richmond Road0.3 km
- Richmond Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG47PL · Data under Open Government Licence