Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

HIGHDOWN HILL ROAD, RG4 8QR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHDOWN HILL ROAD, RG4 8QR.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

361

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 65,400 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG4 8QR 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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5/10
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7/10
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3/10
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10/10
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5/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

RG4 8QR is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £833k, 92% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £833k 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 8QR is a sought-after residential area on Highdown Hill Road, 0.4km from Highdown Bottom in Caversham. Administratively it sits within Emmer Green ward and the Reading East constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG4, RG4 8QR offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 92% 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 £833k. 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 8QR are sourced from Output Area E00082894 (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 8QR. The average age is 46.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.9%
Asian / British Asian7.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 810,000

4 sales · Mean £ 811,250

Semi-Detached

£ 675,000

1 sales · Mean £ 675,000

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

RG4 8QR 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 pupils0.5 km
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Emmer Green Primary School

Outstanding411 pupils0.5 km
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The Hill Primary School

Good397 pupils1.0 km
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Caversham Primary School

Inadequate410 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Sue Ryder at Milestone Way Precinct0.9 km
  • Dudmans of Berkshire0.6 km
  • True Food Community Co-op0.6 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy at Milestone Way Precinct0.9 km
  • McColls at Milestone Way Precinct0.9 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Village Tandoori Restaurant0.8 km
  • Turkish Grill at Milestone Way Precinct0.9 km
  • Raj Tandoori0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Budgens at Milestone Way Precinct0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza at Milestone Way Precinct0.9 km
  • Master Fryer at Milestone Way Precinct0.9 km
  • The Bite Sandwich and Coffee Bar at Milestone Way precinct0.9 km
  • Pearl River Chinese Takeaway at Milestone Way Precinct0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Miller & Carter Caversham1.0 km
  • The Black Horse0.8 km
  • The White Horse0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Reading Station3.0 km
  • Reading3.5 km
  • Reading West3.6 km