RG4 8BB is a mixed residential area on Abbotsmead Place, 0.8km from Caversham in Caversham. Administratively it sits within Caversham ward and the Reading East constituency.
For renters and young professionals, RG4 8BB offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Outside of residential hours, areas dominated by food and entertainment. At 45 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £308k, down 15.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RG4 8BB are sourced from Output Area E00082681 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ABBOTSMEAD PLACE, RG4 8BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ABBOTSMEAD PLACE, RG4 8BB.
258
45
£ 61,500 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG4 8BB 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. RG4 8BB spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 15.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG4 8BB. The average age is 44.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 308,000
41 sales · Mean £ 304,193
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RG4 8BB is moderate at 67 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.
school Local Schools
Thameside Primary School
E P Collier Primary School
Caversham Primary School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
New Bridge Nursery School
Civitas Academy
Caversham Nursery School
Oxford Road Community School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Mothercare0.7 km
- Superdrug Stores0.1 km
- Your Local Green Grocers and Butcher0.4 km
- Majestic Wine0.7 km
- Hotel Chocolat at Reading Rail Station0.9 km
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Caversham Health & Fitness Club0.1 km
- The Clifton Arms0.3 km
- Caversham Bowling Club0.7 km
- Phantom Brewing Co0.6 km
- Caversham Working Mens Club0.1 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Alto Lounge0.1 km
- Pasibrzueszek Polish Cousin Restaurant0.3 km
- Genting Casino (Reading)0.6 km
- Lebanese Village0.1 km
- Proper Takeout0.7 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Aldi0.7 km
- One Below0.7 km
- Waitrose0.1 km
- Iceland0.1 km
- Nisa0.4 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Pasty Shop at Reading Train station0.9 km
- Starbucks Kiosk at Reading Station0.9 km
- Whittington's Tea Barge0.7 km
- Caversham Tandoori0.3 km
- Mo's Kebabs0.3 km
- + 19 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Crowne Plaza Reading0.3 km
- Easy Hotel0.4 km
- Premier Inn0.9 km
- Thameside Hotel0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reading Station0.9 km
- Reading1.4 km
- Reading West1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Bridge Street Caversham0.1 km
- Church Street0.1 km
- Bridge Street Caversham0.1 km
- Caversham Library0.1 km
- Church Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: RG48BB · Data under Open Government Licence