Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

PEPPARD ROAD, RG4 8XG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PEPPARD ROAD, RG4 8XG.

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 8XG 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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RG4 8XG combines high owner-occupation (66%), strong property values (£895k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. 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 8XG is a sought-after residential area on Peppard Road, 0.6km from Emmer Green in Caversham. Administratively it sits within Emmer Green ward and the Reading East constituency.

For serious buyers, RG4 8XG is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £895k. 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 8XG 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 8XG. 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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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 795,000

3 sales · Mean £ 804,000

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

RG4 8XG has low crime rates — 9 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 offences11
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs3

school Local Schools

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Emmer Green Primary School

Outstanding411 pupils0.8 km
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The Hill Primary School

Good397 pupils0.8 km
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Caversham Park Primary School

Good144 pupils0.9 km
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St Martin's Catholic Primary School

Good161 pupils1.1 km
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Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre

Good1571 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Sue Ryder at Milestone Way Precinct0.6 km
  • Dudmans of Berkshire0.8 km
  • True Food Community Co-op0.8 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy at Milestone Way Precinct0.6 km
  • McColls at Milestone Way Precinct0.6 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Village Tandoori Restaurant0.6 km
  • Raj Tandoori0.6 km
  • Older Generation Lunch Club at Caversham Park Village Social Club0.9 km
  • Turkish Grill at Milestone Way Precinct0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Budgens at Milestone Way Precinct0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza at Milestone Way Precinct0.6 km
  • Master Fryer at Milestone Way Precinct0.6 km
  • The Bite Sandwich and Coffee Bar at Milestone Way precinct0.6 km
  • Pearl River Chinese Takeaway at Milestone Way Precinct0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The White Horse0.6 km
  • The Black Horse0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Reading Station3.4 km
  • Reading3.9 km
  • Reading West4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Courtenay Drive0.0 km
  • Courtenay Drive0.1 km
  • Courtenay Drive Top0.1 km
  • Courtenay Drive Top0.1 km
  • Kiln Road0.2 km