Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

HEMDEAN ROAD, RG4 7QJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEMDEAN ROAD, RG4 7QJ.

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Population

303

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 90,500 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG4 7QJ 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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7/10
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6/10
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8/10
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7/10
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10/10
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6/10
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8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. RG4 7QJ's low deprivation rank, 84% ownership, and £255k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

RG4 7QJ is a sought-after residential area on Hemdean Road, 0.4km from Hemdean Bottom in Caversham. Administratively it sits within Caversham Heights ward and the Reading East constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG4, RG4 7QJ offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 84% 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: Average house prices are around £255k. 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 7QJ are sourced from Output Area E00082984 (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 7QJ. 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

White / British88.1%
Asian / British Asian6.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed4.0%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Flat

£ 255,000

5 sales · Mean £ 260,000

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

RG4 7QJ 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.

Violence and sexual offences31
Other theft11
Other crime4
Burglary3
Anti-social behaviour2

school Local Schools

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Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre

Good1571 pupils0.4 km
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Caversham Primary School

Inadequate410 pupils0.7 km
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Emmer Green Primary School

Outstanding411 pupils0.8 km
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The Hill Primary School

Good397 pupils1.2 km
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The Heights Primary School

Outstanding347 pupils1.2 km
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Thameside Primary School

Good393 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Caversham Bowling Club0.8 km
  • Caversham Lawn Tennis Club0.9 km
  • Miller & Carter Caversham0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Caversham Pharmacy0.9 km
  • All Present.com0.7 km
  • Dudmans of Berkshire0.8 km
  • True Food Community Co-op0.9 km
  • Caversham Local Food & Wine0.2 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 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

  • Reading Station2.3 km
  • Reading West2.8 km
  • Reading2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Grove Hill0.4 km
  • Grove Hill0.4 km
  • Grove Hill0.4 km
  • Oakley Road0.4 km
  • Oakley Road0.4 km