Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

ALBANY GARDENS, RG4 8PZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALBANY GARDENS, RG4 8PZ.

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Population

435

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 90,500 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG4 8PZ 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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5/10
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5/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

RG4 8PZ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £600k, 93% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £600k 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 8PZ is a sought-after residential area on Albany Gardens, 0.4km from Highdown Bottom in Caversham. Administratively it sits within Caversham Heights ward and the Reading East constituency.

For serious buyers, RG4 8PZ is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 93% 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £600k. 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 8PZ are sourced from Output Area E00082977 (shared with 14 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 8PZ. The average age is 40.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.7%
Asian / British Asian4.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 32%
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

£ 640,000

3 sales · Mean £ 623,333

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

RG4 8PZ has low crime rates — 14 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 offences15
Burglary3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime2
Other theft2

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 pupils0.6 km
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The Hill Primary School

Good397 pupils1.1 km
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Caversham Primary School

Inadequate410 pupils1.4 km
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The Heights Primary School

Outstanding347 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Caversham Local Food & Wine1.0 km
  • Sue Ryder at Milestone Way Precinct1.0 km
  • Dudmans of Berkshire0.6 km
  • True Food Community Co-op0.7 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy at Milestone Way Precinct1.0 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Village Tandoori Restaurant0.9 km
  • Turkish Grill at Milestone Way Precinct1.0 km
  • Raj Tandoori1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Budgens at Milestone Way Precinct1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza at Milestone Way Precinct1.0 km
  • Master Fryer at Milestone Way Precinct1.0 km
  • The Bite Sandwich and Coffee Bar at Milestone Way precinct1.0 km
  • Pearl River Chinese Takeaway at Milestone Way Precinct1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Miller & Carter Caversham0.9 km
  • The Black Horse0.8 km
  • The White Horse0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Reading Station3.0 km
  • Reading3.5 km
  • Reading West3.5 km