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.
ROSEHILL PARK, RG4 8XE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROSEHILL PARK, RG4 8XE.
288
53
£ 65,400 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG4 8XE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Emmer Green Primary School
The Hill Primary School
Caversham Park Primary School
St Martin's Catholic Primary School
Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Black Horse0.7 km
- The White Horse0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Turkish Grill at Milestone Way Precinct0.8 km
- Village Tandoori Restaurant0.8 km
- Raj Tandoori0.8 km
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
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
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Postcode Profile: RG48XE · Data under Open Government Licence