Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

CHERWELL ROAD, RG4 8QH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHERWELL ROAD, RG4 8QH.

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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 8QH 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 8QH is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.0M, 93% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £1.0M 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 8QH is a sought-after residential area on Cherwell Road, 0.5km from Highdown Bottom in Caversham. Administratively it sits within Caversham Heights ward and the Reading East constituency.

For serious buyers, RG4 8QH 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.0M. 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 8QH 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 8QH. 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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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

Detached

£ 905,000

2 sales · Mean £ 905,000

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

RG4 8QH has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences19
Other crime4
Burglary4
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour2

school Local Schools

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Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre

Good1571 pupils0.3 km
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Emmer Green Primary School

Outstanding411 pupils0.5 km
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The Hill Primary School

Good397 pupils1.1 km
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Caversham Primary School

Inadequate410 pupils1.3 km
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The Heights Primary School

Outstanding347 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Lloyds Pharmacy at Milestone Way Precinct1.0 km
  • McColls at Milestone Way Precinct1.0 km
  • Village Wine & Beers1.0 km
  • Sue Ryder at Milestone Way Precinct1.0 km
  • Conisboro Express1.0 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

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

Restaurant, Cafe

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

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Pearl River Chinese Takeaway at Milestone Way Precinct1.0 km
  • 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
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Budgens at Milestone Way Precinct1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Highdown School0.4 km