Postcode report
Is RG4 6AF a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About RG4 6AF: area rating, property, schools and local change
RG4 6AF is a postcode in Emmer Green, Reading, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near RG4 6AF, then scores the surrounding small area 82/100 - top 2% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around RG4 6AF are health and local prosperity, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for RG4 6AF is based on Wokingham 003 Census 2021. It covers 7,665 residents, 1,230 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 47, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 84% owner-occupied, 11% privately rented, 5% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.
For property prices near RG4 6AF, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the RG4 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £464k from 52 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near RG4 6AF can compare 5 state schools within one mile, including 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 1 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 1 records marked free and 1 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near RG4 6AF by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around RG4 6AF is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 4 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about RG4 6AF
Is RG4 6AF a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 82/100 (top 2% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near RG4 6AF?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near RG4 6AF?
5 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near RG4 6AF?
LocaleIQ currently matches 1 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for RG4 6AF?
LocaleIQ matched RG4 6AF to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in RG4 6AF?
The latest median sold price is £464k based on 52 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around RG4 6AF?
LocaleIQ currently shows 4 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.