Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

GOSBROOK ROAD, RG4 8BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GOSBROOK ROAD, RG4 8BL.

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Population

259

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 61,500 /yr

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Employed

63%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG4 8BL 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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4/10
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1/10
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9/10
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9/10
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7/10
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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

RG4 8BL is an established family neighbourhood — 67% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £413k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

RG4 8BL is a safe, established residential area on Gosbrook Road, 0.3km from Lower Caversham in Caversham. Administratively it sits within Thames ward and the Reading East constituency.

For families considering a move, RG4 8BL represents a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £413k.

Census 2021 statistics for RG4 8BL are sourced from Output Area E00082673 (shared with 8 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 8BL. The average age is 36.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.5%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean4.2%
Other / Mixed6.9%

Economic Activity

63%Active
FT: 50%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 570,000

1 sales · Mean £ 570,000

Terraced

£ 290,000

5 sales · Mean £ 302,600

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

RG4 8BL has low crime rates — 37 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 offences75
Other theft35
Anti-social behaviour28
Vehicle crime20
Criminal damage and arson12

school Local Schools

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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good205 pupils0.1 km
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Thameside Primary School

Good393 pupils0.3 km
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New Bridge Nursery School

Outstanding59 pupils0.4 km
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Caversham Nursery School

Outstanding75 pupils0.8 km
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E P Collier Primary School

Good340 pupils0.9 km
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Caversham Primary School

Inadequate410 pupils1.0 km
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Micklands Primary School

Good377 pupils1.4 km
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Civitas Academy

Good350 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Crowne Plaza Reading0.8 km
  • Premier Inn0.6 km
  • Thameside Hotel0.8 km
  • Easy Hotel0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

38 nearby
  • Lebanese Village0.8 km
  • River Spice0.8 km
  • Spice Oven Restaurant0.7 km
  • Thai Table0.9 km
  • Bina Tandoori0.5 km
  • + 33 more
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Retailers - Other

34 nearby
  • Hotel Chocolat at Reading Rail Station0.9 km
  • WHSmith, Platform 10&111.0 km
  • Smiths Newsagency0.2 km
  • The Shop Inn0.7 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
  • + 29 more
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Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Oakford Social Club1.0 km
  • The Red Cow Inn0.5 km
  • Caversham Working Mens Club0.6 km
  • The Three Guineas1.0 km
  • Fox And Hounds0.2 km
  • + 11 more
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Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • KFC at Forbury Retail Park0.9 km
  • Caversham Tandoori0.5 km
  • Mo's Kebabs0.5 km
  • Stir Fry Caversham0.6 km
  • Wings Fish Bar0.2 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Iceland0.6 km
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • One Below0.8 km
  • Waitrose0.5 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Reading Station0.9 km
  • Reading1.4 km
  • Reading West2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Kings Road Caversham0.1 km
  • Elizabeth House0.1 km
  • Washington Road0.1 km
  • Westfield Road0.2 km
  • Caversham Laundry0.2 km