RG4 8BG is a safe, established residential area on Forge Close, 0.2km from Lower Caversham in Caversham. Administratively it sits within Thames ward and the Reading East constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £340k.
Census 2021 statistics for RG4 8BG are sourced from Output Area E00082661 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FORGE CLOSE, RG4 8BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORGE CLOSE, RG4 8BG.
279
41
£ 61,500 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG4 8BG 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 66% owner-occupation and average age 41, RG4 8BG has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £340k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG4 8BG. The average age is 40.7. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 340,000
2 sales · Mean £ 340,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG4 8BG has low crime rates — 47 incidents 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
New Bridge Nursery School
Caversham Nursery School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Thameside Primary School
New Town Primary School
St John's Church of England Primary School
Micklands Primary School
E P Collier Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Smiths Newsagency0.8 km
- The Shop Inn0.7 km
- Holland and Barrett at Tesco Extra0.5 km
- Homesense0.8 km
- Londis0.3 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Red Cow Inn0.3 km
- The Clifton Arms0.9 km
- Travellers Rest0.8 km
- The Last Crumb1.0 km
- Island Bohemian Bowls Club0.9 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Caversham Tandoori1.0 km
- Mo's Kebabs1.0 km
- Whittington's Tea Barge0.5 km
- Attimonosh0.7 km
- Yo! To Go Reading0.5 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- The Dock Bar & Cafe0.7 km
- Bina Tandoori1.0 km
- 3Cs Cafe at St Johns Church0.3 km
- Baxter Storey at SSE0.8 km
- Angel Hill Food Company at Thames Water0.8 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- Co-operative Food0.4 km
- Co-operative Food0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Premier Inn0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reading Station1.1 km
- Reading1.5 km
- Reading West2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Forge Close0.1 km
- Forge Close0.1 km
- Montague Street0.1 km
- Montague Street0.2 km
- St Johns Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG48BG · Data under Open Government Licence