RG4 8XD is a sought-after residential area on Peppard Road, 0.8km 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 8XD offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 90% 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 6 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 8XD are sourced from Output Area E00082888 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PEPPARD ROAD, RG4 8XD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PEPPARD ROAD, RG4 8XD.
341
45
£ 65,400 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG4 8XD 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 8XD combines high owner-occupation (90%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG4 8XD. The average age is 45.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG4 8XD has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Emmer Green Primary School
Caversham Park Primary School
The Hill Primary School
St Martin's Catholic Primary School
Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Lloyds Pharmacy at Milestone Way Precinct0.9 km
- McColls at Milestone Way Precinct0.9 km
- Village Wine & Beers0.9 km
- Sue Ryder at Milestone Way Precinct0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Black Horse0.8 km
- The White Horse0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Turkish Grill at Milestone Way Precinct0.9 km
- Village Tandoori Restaurant0.9 km
- Raj Tandoori0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Pearl River Chinese Takeaway at Milestone Way Precinct0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza at Milestone Way Precinct0.9 km
- Master Fryer at Milestone Way Precinct0.9 km
- The Bite Sandwich and Coffee Bar at Milestone Way precinct0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Budgens at Milestone Way Precinct0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reading Station3.7 km
- Reading4.2 km
- Reading West4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Rose Hill0.1 km
- Rose Hill0.1 km
- Tower Close0.1 km
- Tower Close0.2 km
- Courtenay Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG48XD · Data under Open Government Licence