Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

PEPPARD ROAD, RG4 8JP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PEPPARD ROAD, RG4 8JP.

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Population

418

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 68,700 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG4 8JP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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5/10
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6/10
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7/10
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5/10
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8/10
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10/10
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9/10
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7/10
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7/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. RG4 8JP's low deprivation rank, 80% ownership, and £735k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £735k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 16.8% year-on-year.

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

RG4 8JP is a sought-after residential area on Peppard Road, 0.4km from Caversham in Caversham. Administratively it sits within Caversham ward and the Reading East constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG4, RG4 8JP offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £735k, down 16.8% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for RG4 8JP are sourced from Output Area E00082965 (shared with 16 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 8JP. The average age is 33.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British71.9%
Asian / British Asian17.5%
Black / African / Caribbean6.4%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 782,500

4 sales · Mean £ 787,500

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

RG4 8JP has low crime rates — 44 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.

Shoplifting136
Violence and sexual offences36
Other theft13
Vehicle crime13
Public order12

school Local Schools

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Caversham Primary School

Inadequate410 pupils0.4 km
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good205 pupils0.5 km
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Thameside Primary School

Good393 pupils0.5 km
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New Bridge Nursery School

Outstanding59 pupils0.8 km
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E P Collier Primary School

Good340 pupils1.1 km
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Caversham Nursery School

Outstanding75 pupils1.2 km
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Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre

Good1571 pupils1.3 km
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The Hill Primary School

Good397 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Smiths Newsagency0.5 km
  • The Shop Inn0.7 km
  • Superdrug Stores0.5 km
  • Your Local Green Grocers and Butcher1.0 km
  • Caversham Herbs0.3 km
  • + 14 more
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • The Red Cow Inn0.9 km
  • Caversham Health & Fitness Club0.5 km
  • The Clifton Arms0.4 km
  • Caversham Bowling Club0.8 km
  • Persian Palace (street level)0.7 km
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Caversham Tandoori0.3 km
  • Mo's Kebabs0.3 km
  • Whittington's Tea Barge0.7 km
  • Big Jacks Peri Peri0.9 km
  • Burger Revolution0.7 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Alto Lounge0.4 km
  • Pasibrzueszek Polish Cousin Restaurant0.3 km
  • Lebanese Village0.7 km
  • River Spice0.9 km
  • Spice Oven Restaurant0.6 km
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Waitrose0.5 km
  • Co-operative Food0.7 km
  • Co-operative Food0.7 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Tesco Express0.4 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Crowne Plaza Reading0.8 km
  • Easy Hotel0.9 km
  • Thameside Hotel0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Reading Station1.3 km
  • Reading1.9 km
  • Reading West2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Newlands Avenue0.1 km
  • Newlands Avenue0.1 km
  • Rufus Isaacs Road0.2 km
  • Rufus Isaacs Road0.3 km
  • Prospect Street0.3 km