RG4 7RN is a sought-after residential area on Oakley Road, 0.0km from Hemdean Bottom in Caversham. Administratively it sits within Caversham ward and the Reading East constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG4, RG4 7RN offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £660k, up 17.9% year-on-year. 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 7RN are sourced from Output Area E00082970 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OAKLEY ROAD, RG4 7RN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKLEY ROAD, RG4 7RN.
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£ 68,700 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG4 7RN 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 7RN's low deprivation rank, 85% ownership, and £660k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £660k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 17.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG4 7RN. 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
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
Detached
£ 675,500
2 sales · Mean £ 675,500
Semi-Detached
£ 548,000
8 sales · Mean £ 581,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
RG4 7RN has low crime rates — 7 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
Thameside Primary School
The Hill Primary School
The Heights Primary School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
E P Collier Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Caversham Tandoori0.9 km
- Mo's Kebabs0.9 km
- Go Sing Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Stir Fry Caversham0.9 km
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Superdrug Stores1.0 km
- Caversham Herbs0.9 km
- Caversham Pharmacy0.6 km
- Sushi Daily at Waitrose1.0 km
- Warings Craft Bakers0.9 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Alto Lounge0.9 km
- Pasibrzueszek Polish Cousin Restaurant0.8 km
- Lebanese Village1.0 km
- Spice Oven Restaurant0.9 km
- Thai Table0.9 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Waitrose1.0 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Iceland1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Caversham Bowling Club0.5 km
- Persian Palace (street level)1.0 km
- The Last Crumb0.9 km
- Angel Bar0.9 km
- Miller & Carter Caversham0.8 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reading Station1.9 km
- Reading2.4 km
- Reading West2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Grove Hill0.1 km
- Grove Hill0.2 km
- Grove Hill0.2 km
- Oakley Road0.2 km
- Oakley Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG47RN · Data under Open Government Licence