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RG4

READING

Berkshire, South East, England

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RG4 is the postcode district for READING, located in Berkshire, South East.

Avg price £567,873
1yr change ▼ 2.6%
Crime 81% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£567,873

▼ 2.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

98% above national avg

Crime Rate

15.2/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

81% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

22 schools

Broadband Speed

347 Mbps

Property Prices in RG4

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in RG4 is £567,873, broadly in line with the Berkshire average of £585,928.

Properties in RG4 cost 97.9% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in RG4 have fallen 2.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £804,376 569
Semi-detached £554,967 460
Terraced £414,202 341
Flat £276,712 293
All types £567,873 1709

5-Year Price History

£543K £557K £571K £585K £600K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in RG4

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 15.2 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, RG4 has a crime rate well 81% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
6.5 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.7 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
1.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
1.7 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
2.2 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in RG4

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

RG4 has 22 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Caversham Nursery School Nursery Not inspected mi
New Bridge Nursery School Nursery Not inspected mi
Caversham Primary School Primary Good mi
The Hill Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Emmer Green Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

3

Good

0

Requires improvement

1

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

156,470

Population

62

Median Age

33%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
33.0%
Private rent
13.0%
Social rent
12.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in RG4 are 347.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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347.0 Mbps

Avg Download

62.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

85%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in RG4 is collected by South Oxfordshire. The Band D rate is £2,240/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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RG4 — READING

Area Summary

RG4 (READING) offers above-average property prices (£567,873, 98% above national average), low crime (81% below national average), 22 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (347 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about RG4 READING

What is the average house price in RG4 READING?
The average house price in RG4 (READING) is £567,873, based on 1709 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 98% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 2.6% over the past year.
Is RG4 READING a safe area to live?
Crime in RG4 is significantly below the national average (15.2 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (6.5 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (1.7 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of RG4 READING?
The population of RG4 (READING) is approximately 156,470 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 33% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 12% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in RG4?
The average broadband download speed in RG4 is 347 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 85%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in RG4 READING?
There are 22 schools in or near RG4. 14% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

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