Postcode RG4 8UW 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 very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 25.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Caversham Emmer Green is £68,768 per year. The nearest station is Reading located about 2.0 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Caversham Emmer Green has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,364 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 11% least deprived areas in England.
Caversham Emmer Green has a very low crime rate, with approximately 25.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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.
The average income per household in Caversham Emmer Green is £68,768 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RG4 8UW.
Caversham Emmer Green near RG4 8UW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Reading located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 in Emmer Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £1,300,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 40 | £683,500 |
| Flats | 15 | £257,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £475,000 |
| Terraced | 9 | £412,500 |
10 year median price trend in Emmer Green
In the RG4 8UW postcode area, located within Caversham Emmer Green, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG4 8UW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Budgens Emmer Green | 1-2 Cavendish Road, Reading, RG4 8XU | Walking directions to Budgens Emmer Green |
| 0.3 mi | Martin's Newsagent | Reading, RG4 8XW | Walking directions to Martin's Newsagent |
| 0.4 mi | True Food Community Co-op | Oak Grove, Reading, RG4 8AW | Walking directions to True Food Community Co-op |
Annual council tax rates for Reading district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.