Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

ABERAMAN, RG4 8LD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ABERAMAN, RG4 8LD.

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Population

420

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 90,500 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG4 8LD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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10/10
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5/10
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7/10
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6/10
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10/10
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3/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RG4 8LD combines high owner-occupation (92%), strong property values (£679k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £679k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

RG4 8LD is a sought-after residential area on Aberaman, 0.5km from Highdown Bottom in Caversham. Administratively it sits within Caversham Heights ward and the Reading East constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG4, RG4 8LD offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 92% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £679k. 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 8LD are sourced from Output Area E00082976 (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 8LD. The average age is 36.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.0%
Asian / British Asian10.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed6.9%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 652,500

8 sales · Mean £ 643,118

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

RG4 8LD has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences9
Burglary4
Other theft4
Other crime3
Drugs2

school Local Schools

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Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre

Good1571 pupils0.4 km
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Emmer Green Primary School

Outstanding411 pupils0.8 km
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The Hill Primary School

Good397 pupils1.3 km
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The Heights Primary School

Outstanding347 pupils1.3 km
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Caversham Primary School

Inadequate410 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Caversham Lawn Tennis Club0.8 km
  • Miller & Carter Caversham0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Dudmans of Berkshire0.8 km
  • True Food Community Co-op0.9 km
  • Conisboro Express0.8 km
  • Caversham Local Food & Wine0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Reading Station2.9 km
  • Reading West3.3 km
  • Reading3.4 km