RG4 8RT is a safe, established residential area on Buckingham Gate, 0.5km from Caversham 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £438k, up 11.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RG4 8RT are sourced from Output Area E00082882 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BUCKINGHAM GATE, RG4 8RT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BUCKINGHAM GATE, RG4 8RT.
451
46
£ 68,700 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG4 8RT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
RG4 8RT 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. £438k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 11.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG4 8RT. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 438,000
3 sales · Mean £ 451,016
Detached
£ 465,000
1 sales · Mean £ 465,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG4 8RT has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Hill Primary School
Emmer Green Primary School
Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre
Caversham Primary School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Micklands Primary School
New Bridge Nursery School
Thameside Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- The Shop Inn0.9 km
- Caversham Local Food & Wine0.7 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy at Milestone Way Precinct0.7 km
- Markand Pharmacy0.9 km
- McColls at Milestone Way Precinct0.7 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Black Horse0.7 km
- The White Horse0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Turkish Grill at Milestone Way Precinct0.7 km
- Village Tandoori Restaurant0.7 km
- Raj Tandoori0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Attimonosh0.9 km
- Pearl River Chinese Takeaway at Milestone Way Precinct0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza at Milestone Way Precinct0.7 km
- Master Fryer at Milestone Way Precinct0.7 km
- The Bite Sandwich and Coffee Bar at Milestone Way precinct0.7 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Budgens at Milestone Way Precinct0.7 km
- Co-operative Food0.9 km
- Tesco0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reading Station2.1 km
- Reading2.7 km
- Reading West3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Surley Row0.1 km
- Surley Row0.1 km
- Buckingham Drive0.2 km
- Buckingham Drive0.2 km
- Southdown Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG48RT · Data under Open Government Licence