Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

HEMDEAN ROAD, RG4 7QS House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

360

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 68,700 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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

A sought-after, premium postcode. RG4 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.

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

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.

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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

White / British87.7%
Asian / British Asian6.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.9%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences23
Other theft12
Vehicle crime4
Other crime3
Drugs3

school Local Schools

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Caversham Primary School

Inadequate410 pupils0.5 km
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Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre

Good1571 pupils0.5 km
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Emmer Green Primary School

Outstanding411 pupils0.9 km
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The Hill Primary School

Good397 pupils1.1 km
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The Heights Primary School

Outstanding347 pupils1.3 km
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Thameside Primary School

Good393 pupils1.3 km
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good205 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Pasibrzueszek Polish Cousin Restaurant0.9 km
  • Stay a While Lunchclub at Caversham Heights Methodist Church Hall0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Caversham Bowling Club0.6 km
  • The Last Crumb0.9 km
  • Miller & Carter Caversham0.7 km
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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
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
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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