Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

ROSEHILL PARK, RG4 8XE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROSEHILL PARK, RG4 8XE.

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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 8XE 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 8XE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £603k, 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. Property prices are trending up 13.3% year-on-year.

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

RG4 8XE is a sought-after residential area on Rosehill Park, 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 8XE 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £603k, up 13.3% year-on-year. 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 8XE 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 8XE. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 390,000

1 sales · Mean £ 390,000

Detached

£ 605,000

16 sales · Mean £ 602,671

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

RG4 8XE has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Emmer Green Primary School

Outstanding411 pupils0.9 km
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The Hill Primary School

Good397 pupils1.0 km
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Caversham Park Primary School

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

Good161 pupils1.3 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 Berkshire1.0 km
  • True Food Community Co-op0.9 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy at Milestone Way Precinct0.8 km
  • McColls at Milestone Way Precinct0.8 km
  • Village Wine & Beers0.8 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Black Horse0.7 km
  • The White Horse0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Turkish Grill at Milestone Way Precinct0.8 km
  • Village Tandoori Restaurant0.8 km
  • Raj Tandoori0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Pearl River Chinese Takeaway at Milestone Way Precinct0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza at Milestone Way Precinct0.8 km
  • Master Fryer at Milestone Way Precinct0.8 km
  • The Bite Sandwich and Coffee Bar at Milestone Way precinct0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Budgens at Milestone Way Precinct0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Reading Station3.6 km
  • Reading4.1 km
  • Reading West4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Rose Hill0.1 km
  • Rose Hill0.1 km
  • Tower Close0.2 km
  • Courtenay Drive0.2 km
  • Courtenay Drive0.2 km