Is RG4 8RL a safe place to live?

Yes, RG4 8RL is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 24 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in RG4 8RL?

The average property price in RG4 8RL is currently around £396k.

What is the population of RG4 8RL?

The population for the RG4 8RL area is approximately 451 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

EVESHAM ROAD, RG4 8RL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EVESHAM ROAD, RG4 8RL.

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

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Population

451

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 68,700 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG4 8RL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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8/10

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4/10

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5/10

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5/10

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7/10

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8/10

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8/10

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5/10

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5/10

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Area Character

RG4 8RL is an established family neighbourhood — 63% owner-occupation and an average age of 46 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £396k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RG4 8RL is a safe, established residential area on Evesham Road, 0.5km from Emmer Green in Caversham. Administratively it sits within Caversham Heights ward and the Reading East constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £396k.

Census 2021 statistics for RG4 8RL are sourced from Output Area E00082882 (shared with 9 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 8RL. The average age is 45.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.4%

Asian / British Asian8.7%

Black / African / Caribbean3.8%

Other / Mixed8.1%

Economic Activity

43%Active

FT: 29%

Unemployed: 1%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 372,000

5 sales · Mean £ 377,200

Semi-Detached

£ 385,000

3 sales · Mean £ 368,333

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

RG4 8RL has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences49

Anti-social behaviour17

Shoplifting15

Other theft11

Public order6

school Local Schools

The Hill Primary School

Good397 pupils0.3 km

Emmer Green Primary School

Outstanding411 pupils0.4 km

Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre

Good1571 pupils0.7 km

Caversham Primary School

Inadequate410 pupils1.0 km

Caversham Park Primary School

Good144 pupils1.2 km

Micklands Primary School

Good377 pupils1.3 km

St Martin's Catholic Primary School

Good161 pupils1.3 km

St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good205 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby

Caversham Local Food & Wine0.8 km
Lloyds Pharmacy at Milestone Way Precinct0.4 km
McColls at Milestone Way Precinct0.4 km
Village Wine & Beers0.4 km
Sue Ryder at Milestone Way Precinct0.4 km
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local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby

The Black Horse0.4 km
The White Horse0.4 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby

Older Generation Lunch Club at Caversham Park Village Social Club0.9 km
Turkish Grill at Milestone Way Precinct0.4 km
Village Tandoori Restaurant0.4 km
Raj Tandoori0.4 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby

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

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Supermarkets

2 nearby

Budgens at Milestone Way Precinct0.4 km
Tesco0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Reading Station2.4 km
Reading3.0 km
Reading West3.3 km

Bus Stops

Marshland Square0.0 km
Southdown Road0.1 km
Buckingham Drive0.1 km
Buckingham Drive0.1 km
Southdown Road0.2 km