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.
ALBANY GARDENS, RG4 8PZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALBANY GARDENS, RG4 8PZ.
435
40
£ 90,500 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre
Emmer Green Primary School
The Hill Primary School
Caversham Primary School
The Heights Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, Cafe
3 nearby- Village Tandoori Restaurant0.9 km
- Turkish Grill at Milestone Way Precinct1.0 km
- Raj Tandoori1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Budgens at Milestone Way Precinct1.0 km
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
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
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Postcode Profile: RG48PZ · Data under Open Government Licence