Area360 logo

Postcode insights

RG4 8TW

Caversham Park Drive

Emmer Green

Interactive map showing RG4 8TW and surrounding area

Detailed insights for RG4 8TW

Overview

Postcode RG4 8TW is located in an urban city, within the Emmer Green ward of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Caversham Emmer Green area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Caversham Emmer Green is £68,768 per year. The nearest station is Reading, about 1.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Caversham Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
26
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
4.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Caversham Emmer Green has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,809 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 31% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Caversham Emmer Green has a very low crime rate, with approximately 26.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.6%

Approximately 4.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Caversham Emmer Green is £68,768 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RG4 8TW.

Flood risk

No risk

Caversham Emmer Green near RG4 8TW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Reading located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RG4 8TW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miCaversham ParkLargeWalking directions to Caversham Park

Area Profile

Population
135
Population density
284.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.94(-50%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.85(-61%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.08(-68%)
Public order
2.08(-66%)
Vehicle crime
2.08(-44%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
119
88.15%
Arab
7
5.19%
Irish
3
2.22%
Other Asian
2
1.48%
Other Black
2
1.48%
Total population: 135

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
52
40.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
13.39%
Apprenticeship
17
13.39%
Level 4+ (Degree)
14
11.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
11
8.66%
Total 16+ residents: 127

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
53
60.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
21.84%
Shared ownership
4
4.6%
Other forms of private rent
4
4.6%
Owns with a mortgage
3
3.45%
Total households: 87

Property prices in Emmer Green

Median price£494,998
Price per sq ft£449
Sales (last 12 months)114
Typical range (middle 50%)£404K – £637K

Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £494,998 (about £449 per square foot) in Emmer Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £1,300,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Emmer Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached37£692,000£479
Semi-Detached49£470,000£472
Terraced11£455,000£434
Flats17£220,000£349

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Emmer Green

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Emmer Green.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£522,500£242,500£385,000£336,000
2017£535,000£260,000£391,500£348,000
2018£568,650£235,000£382,500£372,000
2019£519,000£221,000£359,000£345,000
2020£541,250£235,000£395,000£325,500
2021£565,000£220,000£403,800£377,500
2022£720,000£230,000£475,500£403,500
2023£700,000£257,250£485,500£422,500
2024£615,000£260,000£475,000£395,000
2025£693,500£193,250£476,000£412,500
2026£687,500£246,500£440,000£512,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Emmer Green.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Emmer Green.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£375£356£373£389
2017£379£384£367£405
2018£382£364£400£424
2019£379£340£380£386
2020£394£351£376£372
2021£449£350£391£383
2022£453£364£465£452
2023£465£374£429£447
2024£455£379£413£436
2025£485£338£470£442
2026£444£380£468£425
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Emmer Green.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Emmer Green in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 18 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG4 8TW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG4 8TW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Feb 202528, The Horse Close, Reading, RG4 8TTDetachedFreehold£522,500
26 Sept 202598, Chiltern Road, Reading, RG4 5JDSemi-DetachedFreehold£355,000
08 May 2026115, Chiltern Road, Reading, RG4 5JGSemi-DetachedFreehold£610,000
26 Sept 2025133, Chiltern Road, Reading, RG4 5JGSemi-DetachedFreehold£498,000
27 Mar 2026149, Peppard Road, Reading, RG4 8TRSemi-DetachedFreehold£643,000

Schools

In the RG4 8TW postcode area, located within Caversham Emmer Green, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RG4 8TW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryThe Hill Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryMicklands Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miNot applicableCaversham Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG4 8TW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RG4 8TW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTesco ExpressBuckingham Drive, Reading, RG4 8RZWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miMartin's NewsagentReading, RG4 8XWWalking directions to Martin's Newsagent
0.4 miBudgens Emmer Green1-2 Cavendish Road, Reading, RG4 8XUWalking directions to Budgens Emmer Green
0.5 miCo-op Food124 Henley Road, Reading, RG4 6DHWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.5 miShop Inn114 Henley Road, Reading, RG4 6DHWalking directions to Shop Inn

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Reading district (2025-26).

Band A£1,658
Band B£1,934
Band C£2,211
Band D£2,487
Band E£3,040
Band F£3,592
Band G£4,145
Band H£4,974

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for RG4 8TW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alex Smith

Emmer Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Matt Rodda

Reading Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictReadingE06000038
Parliamentary ConstituencyReading CentralE14001438
WardEmmer GreenE05013870
ParishReading, unparished areaE43000031
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Caversham Emmer GreenE02003389
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Reading 001BE01016408
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced1990-02-01

Frequently asked questions about RG4 8TW

Is RG4 8TW (Caversham Emmer Green) safe?

The area around RG4 8TW records about 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near RG4 8TW?

The median sale price around RG4 8TW in Caversham Emmer Green is £494,998 (about £449 per square foot) based on 114 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RG4 8TW?

There are 15 schools close to RG4 8TW, including The Hill Primary School (Good), Micklands Primary School (Good) and Caversham Preparatory School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around RG4 8TW?

RG4 8TW scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,809 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents RG4 8TW (Caversham Emmer Green) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Reading Central covering RG4 8TW is Matt Rodda (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Alex Smith (Conservative and Unionist Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.