Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

HEMDEAN ROAD, RG4 7SU House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

343

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 68,700 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG4 7SU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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10/10
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8/10
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5/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. RG4 7SU's low deprivation rank, 60% ownership, and £602k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £602k.

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

RG4 7SU is a well-regarded residential area on Hemdean Road, 0.5km from Caversham in Caversham. Administratively it sits within Caversham ward and the Reading East constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG4, RG4 7SU offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £602k. 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 7SU are sourced from Output Area E00082668 (shared with 9 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 7SU. The average age is 39.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.4%
Asian / British Asian3.5%
Black / African / Caribbean2.9%
Other / Mixed8.2%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 605,000

5 sales · Mean £ 545,800

Terraced

£ 523,500

4 sales · Mean £ 505,000

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

Crime around RG4 7SU is moderate at 57 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting136
Violence and sexual offences45
Public order18
Vehicle crime16
Anti-social behaviour13

school Local Schools

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Caversham Primary School

Inadequate410 pupils0.4 km
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Thameside Primary School

Good393 pupils0.5 km
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good205 pupils0.7 km
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E P Collier Primary School

Good340 pupils0.9 km
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New Bridge Nursery School

Outstanding59 pupils1.0 km
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Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre

Good1571 pupils1.3 km
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Caversham Nursery School

Outstanding75 pupils1.4 km
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Civitas Academy

Good350 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Superdrug Stores0.3 km
  • Your Local Green Grocers and Butcher0.7 km
  • Smiths Newsagency0.5 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
  • Geo-Bakery0.2 km
  • + 13 more
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Caversham Health & Fitness Club0.3 km
  • The Clifton Arms0.3 km
  • Caversham Bowling Club0.6 km
  • Phantom Brewing Co0.9 km
  • Caversham Working Mens Club0.2 km
  • + 8 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

27 nearby
  • Alto Lounge0.2 km
  • Pasibrzueszek Polish Cousin Restaurant0.1 km
  • Genting Casino (Reading)0.9 km
  • Lebanese Village0.4 km
  • Proper Takeout1.0 km
  • + 22 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Waitrose0.3 km
  • Iceland0.3 km
  • Co-operative Food0.9 km
  • Nisa0.7 km
  • Tesco Express0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Whittington's Tea Barge0.8 km
  • Caversham Tandoori0.2 km
  • Mo's Kebabs0.2 km
  • Stir Fry Caversham0.2 km
  • Big Jacks Peri Peri0.7 km
  • + 8 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Crowne Plaza Reading0.6 km
  • Easy Hotel0.7 km
  • Thameside Hotel0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Reading Station1.2 km
  • Reading1.7 km
  • Reading West2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Hemdean Hill0.0 km
  • Hemdean Hill0.1 km
  • Caversham Library0.1 km
  • St Annes Well0.2 km
  • Caversham Library0.2 km