Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

PEPPARD ROAD, RG4 8TR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PEPPARD ROAD, RG4 8TR.

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Population

417

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 68,700 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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9/10
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6/10
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5/10
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7/10
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6/10
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10/10
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6/10
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7/10
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4/10
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Area Character

RG4 8TR is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £674k, 76% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £674k 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 8TR is a safe, established residential area on Peppard Road, 0.7km from Caversham in Caversham. Administratively it sits within Caversham Heights ward and the Reading East constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG4, RG4 8TR offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 76% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £674k.

Census 2021 statistics for RG4 8TR are sourced from Output Area E00082879 (shared with 12 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 8TR. The average age is 40.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.4%
Asian / British Asian3.1%
Black / African / Caribbean2.9%
Other / Mixed5.5%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 545,000

3 sales · Mean £ 533,333

Detached

£ 760,000

3 sales · Mean £ 736,633

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

RG4 8TR has low crime rates — 13 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.

Violence and sexual offences29
Other theft9
Anti-social behaviour6
Other crime3
Vehicle crime3

school Local Schools

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The Hill Primary School

Good397 pupils0.4 km
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Emmer Green Primary School

Outstanding411 pupils0.7 km
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Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre

Good1571 pupils0.9 km
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Caversham Primary School

Inadequate410 pupils0.9 km
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Micklands Primary School

Good377 pupils1.1 km
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good205 pupils1.2 km
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Caversham Park Primary School

Good144 pupils1.2 km
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New Bridge Nursery School

Outstanding59 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Sue Ryder at Milestone Way Precinct0.6 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy at Milestone Way Precinct0.6 km
  • Markand Pharmacy0.8 km
  • McColls at Milestone Way Precinct0.6 km
  • Village Wine & Beers0.6 km
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Village Tandoori Restaurant0.6 km
  • Older Generation Lunch Club at Caversham Park Village Social Club0.9 km
  • Turkish Grill at Milestone Way Precinct0.6 km
  • Raj Tandoori0.6 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Budgens at Milestone Way Precinct0.6 km
  • Co-operative Food0.8 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza at Milestone Way Precinct0.6 km
  • Master Fryer at Milestone Way Precinct0.6 km
  • The Bite Sandwich and Coffee Bar at Milestone Way precinct0.6 km
  • Attimonosh0.8 km
  • Pearl River Chinese Takeaway at Milestone Way Precinct0.6 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Black Horse0.7 km
  • The White Horse0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Reading Station2.2 km
  • Reading2.7 km
  • Reading West3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Buckingham Drive0.2 km
  • Buckingham Drive0.2 km
  • Surley Row0.2 km
  • Surley Row0.2 km
  • Marshland Square0.3 km