RG4 8BN is a safe, established residential area on Gosbrook Road, 0.5km from Lower Caversham in Caversham. Administratively it sits within Caversham ward and the Reading East constituency.
Day-to-day life in RG4 8BN has the character of a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Reading.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £550k.
Census 2021 statistics for RG4 8BN are sourced from Output Area E00082675 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GOSBROOK ROAD, RG4 8BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GOSBROOK ROAD, RG4 8BN.
318
36
£ 61,500 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG4 8BN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
RG4 8BN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 48% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG4 8BN. The average age is 35.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 485,000
4 sales · Mean £ 486,237
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RG4 8BN is moderate at 50 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
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
New Bridge Nursery School
E P Collier Primary School
Caversham Primary School
Caversham Nursery School
Civitas Academy
Micklands Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Mothercare0.7 km
- Superdrug Stores0.4 km
- Your Local Green Grocers and Butcher0.6 km
- Majestic Wine0.7 km
- Hotel Chocolat at Reading Rail Station0.9 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Caversham Health & Fitness Club0.3 km
- The Clifton Arms0.2 km
- Oakford Social Club1.0 km
- Phantom Brewing Co0.8 km
- The Red Cow Inn0.8 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- Alto Lounge0.4 km
- Pasibrzueszek Polish Cousin Restaurant0.4 km
- Genting Casino (Reading)1.0 km
- Lebanese Village0.5 km
- Proper Takeout1.0 km
- + 36 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Aldi0.7 km
- One Below0.7 km
- Waitrose0.3 km
- Iceland0.4 km
- Co-operative Food0.6 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Pasty Shop at Reading Train station0.8 km
- Starbucks Kiosk at Reading Station0.9 km
- Whittington's Tea Barge0.3 km
- Caversham Tandoori0.3 km
- Mo's Kebabs0.3 km
- + 21 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Crowne Plaza Reading0.6 km
- Easy Hotel0.6 km
- Premier Inn0.7 km
- Thameside Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reading Station0.9 km
- Reading1.4 km
- Reading West1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Westfield Road0.0 km
- Westfield Road0.1 km
- Falkland Road0.1 km
- Falkland Road0.1 km
- Elizabeth House0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: RG48BN · Data under Open Government Licence