Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

PEPPARD ROAD, RG4 8TS House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

291

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 65,400 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG4 8TS 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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7/10
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6/10
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8/10
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4/10
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9/10
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8/10
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8/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RG4 8TS combines high owner-occupation (86%), strong property values (£690k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

RG4 8TS is a sought-after residential area on Peppard Road, 0.4km from Caversham Park in Caversham. Administratively it sits within Emmer Green ward and the Reading East constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG4, RG4 8TS offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 86% 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £690k. 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 8TS are sourced from Output Area E00082905 (shared with 19 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 8TS. The average age is 47.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.7%
Asian / British Asian3.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 890,000

5 sales · Mean £ 881,500

Semi-Detached

£ 590,000

5 sales · Mean £ 552,000

Terraced

£ 327,500

4 sales · Mean £ 341,375

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

RG4 8TS has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences35
Shoplifting15
Anti-social behaviour14
Other theft6
Public order5

school Local Schools

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The Hill Primary School

Good397 pupils0.1 km
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Emmer Green Primary School

Outstanding411 pupils0.5 km
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Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre

Good1571 pupils0.9 km
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Caversham Park Primary School

Good144 pupils1.0 km
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St Martin's Catholic Primary School

Good161 pupils1.1 km
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Micklands Primary School

Good377 pupils1.2 km
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Caversham Primary School

Inadequate410 pupils1.2 km
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good205 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Sue Ryder at Milestone Way Precinct0.2 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy at Milestone Way Precinct0.2 km
  • McColls at Milestone Way Precinct0.2 km
  • Village Wine & Beers0.2 km
  • Dudmans of Berkshire0.4 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Village Tandoori Restaurant0.3 km
  • Older Generation Lunch Club at Caversham Park Village Social Club0.6 km
  • Turkish Grill at Milestone Way Precinct0.2 km
  • Raj Tandoori0.2 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Budgens at Milestone Way Precinct0.2 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza at Milestone Way Precinct0.2 km
  • Master Fryer at Milestone Way Precinct0.2 km
  • The Bite Sandwich and Coffee Bar at Milestone Way precinct0.2 km
  • Pearl River Chinese Takeaway at Milestone Way Precinct0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Black Horse0.4 km
  • The White Horse0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Reading Station2.6 km
  • Reading3.1 km
  • Reading West3.4 km

Bus Stops

  • The Pond0.1 km
  • The Pond0.2 km
  • Buckingham Drive0.2 km
  • Marshland Square0.2 km
  • Cavendish Road0.3 km