RG4 8NU is a sought-after residential area on Berrylands 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 8NU 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 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £562k. 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 8NU are sourced from Output Area E00082965 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BERRYLANDS ROAD, RG4 8NU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BERRYLANDS ROAD, RG4 8NU.
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£ 68,700 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG4 8NU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. RG4 8NU's low deprivation rank, 80% ownership, and £562k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £562k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG4 8NU. 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
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 583,500
5 sales · Mean £ 545,400
Detached
£ 531,000
2 sales · Mean £ 531,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG4 8NU has low crime rates — 42 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.
school Local Schools
Caversham Primary School
Thameside Primary School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
New Bridge Nursery School
E P Collier Primary School
Caversham Nursery School
Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre
The Hill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Smiths Newsagency0.5 km
- The Shop Inn0.8 km
- Superdrug Stores0.5 km
- Your Local Green Grocers and Butcher1.0 km
- Caversham Herbs0.3 km
- + 14 more
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)0.6 km
- + 8 more
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, Cafe
21 nearby- Alto Lounge0.4 km
- Pasibrzueszek Polish Cousin Restaurant0.3 km
- Lebanese Village0.6 km
- River Spice0.9 km
- Spice Oven Restaurant0.6 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Waitrose0.5 km
- Co-operative Food0.7 km
- Co-operative Food0.8 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Tesco Express0.4 km
- + 2 more
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
- Hemdean Hill0.2 km
- Hemdean Hill0.2 km
- Prospect Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG48NU · Data under Open Government Licence