Postcode report
Is RG4 8ZN a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About RG4 8ZN: area rating, property, schools and local change
RG4 8ZN is a postcode in Caversham, Reading, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near RG4 8ZN, then scores the surrounding small area 47/100 - bottom 36% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around RG4 8ZN are jobs and safety, while local prosperity 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 8ZN is based on Reading 017 Census 2021. It covers 13,070 residents, 2,758 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 33, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 35% owner-occupied, 28% privately rented, 34% 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 4/10.
For property prices near RG4 8ZN, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the RG4 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £464k from 126 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near RG4 8ZN can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 9 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 lists 11 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near RG4 8ZN by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around RG4 8ZN is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 11 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 8ZN
Is RG4 8ZN a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 47/100 (bottom 36% 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 8ZN?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near RG4 8ZN?
12 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 8ZN?
LocaleIQ currently matches 11 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for RG4 8ZN?
LocaleIQ matched RG4 8ZN to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in RG4 8ZN?
The latest median sold price is £464k based on 126 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around RG4 8ZN?
LocaleIQ currently shows 11 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.