Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

JEFFERSON CLOSE, RG4 8US House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JEFFERSON CLOSE, RG4 8US.

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

288

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 65,400 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG4 8US 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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4/10
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4/10
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2/10
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9/10
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7/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

RG4 8US is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £945k, 66% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. 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 8US is a sought-after residential area on Jefferson Close, 0.7km from Emmer Green in Caversham. Administratively it sits within Emmer Green ward and the Reading East constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG4, RG4 8US offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 66% 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 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £945k. 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 8US are sourced from Output Area E00082890 (shared with 6 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 8US. The average age is 52.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.3%
Asian / British Asian4.5%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 888,000

7 sales · Mean £ 890,142

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

RG4 8US has low crime rates — 7 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.

Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs3
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson2

school Local Schools

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Caversham Park Primary School

Good144 pupils0.8 km
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The Hill Primary School

Good397 pupils0.8 km
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Emmer Green Primary School

Outstanding411 pupils0.9 km
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St Martin's Catholic Primary School

Good161 pupils1.0 km
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Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre

Good1571 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Dudmans of Berkshire0.9 km
  • True Food Community Co-op0.9 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy at Milestone Way Precinct0.7 km
  • McColls at Milestone Way Precinct0.7 km
  • Village Wine & Beers0.7 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

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

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Older Generation Lunch Club at Caversham Park Village Social Club0.8 km
  • Turkish Grill at Milestone Way Precinct0.7 km
  • Village Tandoori Restaurant0.7 km
  • Raj Tandoori0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • 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
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Budgens at Milestone Way Precinct0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Reading Station3.5 km
  • Reading4.0 km
  • Reading West4.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Courtenay Drive0.1 km
  • Courtenay Drive0.1 km
  • Venetia Close0.1 km
  • Courtenay Drive Top0.2 km
  • Courtenay Drive Top0.2 km