RG4 8QU is a sought-after residential area on Eric Avenue, 0.3km from Emmer Green in Caversham. Administratively it sits within Emmer Green ward and the Reading East constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG4, RG4 8QU offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £575k. 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 8QU are sourced from Output Area E00082894 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ERIC AVENUE, RG4 8QU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ERIC AVENUE, RG4 8QU.
361
47
£ 65,400 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG4 8QU 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. RG4 8QU's low deprivation rank, 92% ownership, and £575k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £575k 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 8QU. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 580,000
5 sales · Mean £ 680,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG4 8QU has low crime rates — 12 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
Emmer Green Primary School
Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre
The Hill Primary School
Caversham Primary School
Caversham Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Caversham Local Food & Wine1.0 km
- Sue Ryder at Milestone Way Precinct0.8 km
- Dudmans of Berkshire0.4 km
- True Food Community Co-op0.5 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy at Milestone Way Precinct0.8 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Village Tandoori Restaurant0.7 km
- Turkish Grill at Milestone Way Precinct0.8 km
- Raj Tandoori0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Budgens at Milestone Way Precinct0.8 km
- Tesco0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Domino's Pizza at Milestone Way Precinct0.8 km
- Master Fryer at Milestone Way Precinct0.8 km
- The Bite Sandwich and Coffee Bar at Milestone Way precinct0.8 km
- Pearl River Chinese Takeaway at Milestone Way Precinct0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Black Horse0.6 km
- The White Horse0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reading Station3.0 km
- Reading3.5 km
- Reading West3.6 km
Bus Stops
- St Barnabas Church0.4 km
- St Barnabas Church0.4 km
- Highdown School0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: RG48QU · Data under Open Government Licence