Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

PEPPARD ROAD, RG4 8UA House Prices & Local Information

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

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

353

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 65,400 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG4 8UA 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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8/10
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10/10
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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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9/10
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9/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RG4 8UA combines high owner-occupation (83%), strong property values (£221k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £221k 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 8UA is a sought-after residential area on Peppard Road, 0.3km from Caversham Park in Caversham. Administratively it sits within Emmer Green ward and the Reading East constituency.

For serious buyers, RG4 8UA is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 83% 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £221k. 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 8UA are sourced from Output Area E00082896 (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 8UA. The average age is 40.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.1%
Asian / British Asian9.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.4%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 575,000

5 sales · Mean £ 503,600

Detached

£ 558,500

2 sales · Mean £ 558,500

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

RG4 8UA has low crime rates — 17 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 offences23
Shoplifting14
Anti-social behaviour10
Other theft6
Public order4

school Local Schools

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The Hill Primary School

Good397 pupils0.3 km
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Emmer Green Primary School

Outstanding411 pupils0.5 km
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Caversham Park Primary School

Good144 pupils0.7 km
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St Martin's Catholic Primary School

Good161 pupils0.9 km
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Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre

Good1571 pupils1.0 km
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Micklands Primary School

Good377 pupils1.4 km
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Caversham Primary School

Inadequate410 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Dudmans of Berkshire0.5 km
  • True Food Community Co-op0.5 km
  • Sue Ryder at Milestone Way Precinct0.2 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy at Milestone Way Precinct0.2 km
  • McColls at Milestone Way Precinct0.2 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Village Tandoori Restaurant0.2 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
  • Tesco0.6 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
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Pub, NightClub

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Reading Station3.0 km
  • Reading3.5 km
  • Reading West3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Cavendish Road0.1 km
  • Kiln Road0.2 km
  • Cavendish Road0.2 km
  • Barnard Close0.2 km
  • Chalgrove Way0.2 km