Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

TYMAWR, RG4 7XR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TYMAWR, RG4 7XR.

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Population

419

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 90,500 /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 7XR 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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10/10
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5/10
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8/10
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6/10
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10/10
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6/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

RG4 7XR is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £650k, 91% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £650k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 2.2% year-on-year.

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

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

One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG4, RG4 7XR offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 91% 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: Prices average £650k, up 2.2% 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 7XR are sourced from Output Area E00082978 (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 7XR. The average age is 39.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.7%
Asian / British Asian6.4%
Black / African / Caribbean3.6%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

50%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

Detached

£ 617,500

12 sales · Mean £ 617,329

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

RG4 7XR 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 offences29
Other theft10
Other crime4
Vehicle crime3
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 pupils0.9 km
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Emmer Green Primary School

Outstanding411 pupils0.9 km
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The Heights Primary School

Outstanding347 pupils1.0 km
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The Hill Primary School

Good397 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Miller & Carter Caversham0.4 km
  • Caversham Bowling Club0.8 km
  • Caversham Lawn Tennis Club0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Dudmans of Berkshire0.9 km
  • True Food Community Co-op1.0 km
  • Conisboro Express0.5 km
  • Woodcote Way News0.9 km
  • Caversham Local Food & Wine0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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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 Station2.4 km
  • Reading West2.8 km
  • Reading2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Caversham Rose0.3 km
  • Chelford Way0.4 km
  • Richmond Road0.5 km
  • St Andrews Church0.5 km
  • Richmond Road0.5 km