RG4 7QS is a sought-after residential area on Hemdean Road, 0.2km from Hemdean Bottom in Caversham. Administratively it sits within Caversham ward and the Reading East constituency.
For serious buyers, RG4 7QS is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 85% 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 £220k. 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 7QS are sourced from Output Area E00082970 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEMDEAN ROAD, RG4 7QS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEMDEAN ROAD, RG4 7QS.
360
38
£ 68,700 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG4 7QS 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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. RG4 7QS's low deprivation rank, 85% ownership, and £220k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £220k 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 7QS. The average age is 38.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 205,000
6 sales · Mean £ 207,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG4 7QS 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
Caversham Primary School
Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre
Emmer Green Primary School
The Hill Primary School
The Heights Primary School
Thameside Primary School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Pasibrzueszek Polish Cousin Restaurant0.9 km
- Stay a While Lunchclub at Caversham Heights Methodist Church Hall0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Caversham Bowling Club0.6 km
- The Last Crumb0.9 km
- Miller & Carter Caversham0.7 km
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Caversham Pharmacy0.7 km
- All Present.com0.7 km
- Dudmans of Berkshire0.9 km
- True Food Community Co-op0.9 km
- Hemdean Stores0.9 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Go Sing Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reading Station2.0 km
- Reading2.5 km
- Reading West2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Grove Hill0.1 km
- Grove Hill0.1 km
- Grove Hill0.2 km
- Victoria Road0.3 km
- Oakley Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG47QS · Data under Open Government Licence