RG4 8XF is a sought-after residential area on Rosehill Park, 0.6km 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 8XF offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. At 53 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £635k. 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 8XF are sourced from Output Area E00082890 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROSEHILL PARK, RG4 8XF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROSEHILL PARK, RG4 8XF.
288
53
£ 65,400 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG4 8XF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RG4 8XF combines high owner-occupation (66%), strong property values (£635k median) 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 8XF. 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
Detached
£ 610,920
6 sales · Mean £ 613,640
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG4 8XF has low crime rates — 8 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.
school Local Schools
Emmer Green Primary School
The Hill Primary School
Caversham Park Primary School
Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre
St Martin's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Dudmans of Berkshire0.9 km
- True Food Community Co-op0.8 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 Horse0.6 km
- The White Horse0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Turkish Grill at Milestone Way Precinct0.8 km
- Village Tandoori Restaurant0.7 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 Station3.5 km
- Reading4.0 km
- Reading West4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Rose Hill0.2 km
- Courtenay Drive0.2 km
- Courtenay Drive0.2 km
- Rose Hill0.2 km
- Courtenay Drive Top0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG48XF · Data under Open Government Licence