RG4 8SH is a sought-after residential area on Kidmore End Road, 0.1km from Emmer Green in Caversham. Administratively it sits within Emmer Green ward and the Reading East constituency.
For serious buyers, RG4 8SH is 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 8SH are sourced from Output Area E00082894 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KIDMORE END ROAD, RG4 8SH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KIDMORE END ROAD, RG4 8SH.
361
47
£ 65,400 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG4 8SH 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RG4 8SH combines high owner-occupation (92%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. 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 8SH. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG4 8SH has low crime rates — 26 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.
school Local Schools
Emmer Green Primary School
The Hill Primary School
Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre
Caversham Park Primary School
St Martin's Catholic Primary School
Caversham Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Dudmans of Berkshire0.2 km
- True Food Community Co-op0.2 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy at Milestone Way Precinct0.4 km
- McColls at Milestone Way Precinct0.4 km
- Village Wine & Beers0.4 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Black Horse0.2 km
- The White Horse0.3 km
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 Restaurant0.3 km
- Raj Tandoori0.4 km
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
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Budgens at Milestone Way Precinct0.4 km
- Tesco0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reading Station2.9 km
- Reading3.4 km
- Reading West3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Chalgrove Way0.2 km
- Chalgrove Way0.2 km
- Black Horse0.2 km
- Black Horse0.2 km
- St Barnabas Church0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG48SH · Data under Open Government Licence