Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

GEORGE STREET, RG4 8DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GEORGE STREET, RG4 8DG.

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Population

285

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 61,500 /yr

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Employed

70%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG4 8DG 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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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. RG4 8DG's 53% ownership and 36-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £331k 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 8DG is a safe, established residential area on George Street, 0.3km from Lower Caversham in Caversham. Administratively it sits within Thames ward and the Reading East constituency.

For renters and young professionals, RG4 8DG offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (57% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £331k.

Census 2021 statistics for RG4 8DG are sourced from Output Area E00082687 (shared with 5 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 8DG. The average age is 35.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.0%
Asian / British Asian8.1%
Black / African / Caribbean2.5%
Other / Mixed9.5%

Economic Activity

70%Active
FT: 57%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Terraced

£ 327,000

4 sales · Mean £ 328,500

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

RG4 8DG has low crime rates — 31 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 offences65
Other theft34
Anti-social behaviour27
Vehicle crime20
Criminal damage and arson11

school Local Schools

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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good205 pupils0.2 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 pupils0.8 km
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Caversham Primary School

Inadequate410 pupils1.0 km
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Civitas Academy

Good350 pupils1.4 km
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Micklands Primary School

Good377 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Crowne Plaza Reading0.8 km
  • Easy Hotel0.7 km
  • Malmaison Hotel1.0 km
  • Premier Inn0.6 km
  • Thameside Hotel0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

20 nearby
  • Phantom Brewing Co1.0 km
  • Persian Palace (street level)0.8 km
  • The Last Crumb0.5 km
  • Island Bohemian Bowls Club0.4 km
  • The Blagrave Arms0.9 km
  • + 15 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

50 nearby
  • Lebanese Village0.8 km
  • River Spice0.7 km
  • Spice Oven Restaurant0.8 km
  • Thai Table0.9 km
  • 3Cs Cafe at St Johns Church0.3 km
  • + 45 more
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Retailers - Other

35 nearby
  • Holland and Barrett at Tesco Extra0.9 km
  • Homesense0.9 km
  • Londis0.2 km
  • Markand Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Next Outlet0.9 km
  • + 30 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Co-operative Food0.5 km
  • Co-operative Food0.8 km
  • Iceland0.6 km
  • Nisa0.7 km
  • + 4 more
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Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • Attimonosh0.8 km
  • Yo! To Go Reading0.9 km
  • Big Jacks Peri Peri0.8 km
  • Burger Revolution0.1 km
  • Mr Cod0.8 km
  • + 24 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Reading Station0.8 km
  • Reading1.3 km
  • Reading West2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Kings Road Caversham0.0 km
  • Elizabeth House0.1 km
  • Washington Road0.1 km
  • Caversham Laundry0.1 km
  • Westfield Road0.2 km