Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

SURLEY PLACE, RG4 8NF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SURLEY PLACE, RG4 8NF.

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Population

362

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 68,700 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG4 8NF 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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8/10
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10/10
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6/10
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7/10
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6/10
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10/10
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8/10
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8/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RG4 8NF combines high owner-occupation (86%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. 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 8NF is a sought-after residential area on Surley Place, 0.6km from Caversham in Caversham. Administratively it sits within Caversham ward and the Reading East constituency.

For serious buyers, RG4 8NF is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 86% 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 8NF are sourced from Output Area E00082987 (shared with 25 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 8NF. The average age is 41.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.2%
Asian / British Asian10.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed4.2%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 37%
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.

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

RG4 8NF has low crime rates — 18 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 offences46
Other theft14
Anti-social behaviour9
Vehicle crime6
Other crime4

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 pupils0.5 km
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The Hill Primary School

Good397 pupils0.7 km
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Caversham Primary School

Inadequate410 pupils0.7 km
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good205 pupils1.4 km
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Thameside Primary School

Good393 pupils1.5 km
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Micklands Primary School

Good377 pupils1.6 km
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Caversham Park Primary School

Good144 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Sue Ryder at Milestone Way Precinct0.8 km
  • Caversham Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Dudmans of Berkshire0.4 km
  • True Food Community Co-op0.5 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy at Milestone Way Precinct0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Village Tandoori Restaurant0.7 km
  • Raj Tandoori0.8 km
  • Turkish Grill at Milestone Way Precinct0.8 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Budgens at Milestone Way Precinct0.8 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza at Milestone Way Precinct0.8 km
  • Master Fryer at Milestone Way Precinct0.8 km
  • The Bite Sandwich and Coffee Bar at Milestone Way precinct0.8 km
  • Pearl River Chinese Takeaway at Milestone Way Precinct0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The White Horse0.7 km
  • The Black Horse0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Reading Station2.3 km
  • Reading2.8 km
  • Reading West3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Rotherfield Way0.1 km
  • Rotherfield Way0.2 km
  • Southdown Road0.2 km
  • Highdown School0.3 km
  • Southdown Road0.3 km