Living in RG4, Reading
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around RG4 in Reading. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Reading: £361,243, up 0.9% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South East average is £380,380.
What actually sold around RG4
79 recorded home sales on the streets around central RG4 in the last 2 years, with a median of £468,500 and a range from £115,000 to £1,300,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 112 KIDMORE END ROAD, RG4 8SL | detached | £765,000 | 2026-05-26 |
| FLAT 21 CHILTERN COURT ST BARNABAS ROAD, RG4 8RR | flat-maisonette | £135,000 | 2026-05-18 |
| 25 STUART CLOSE, RG4 8RF | semi-detached | £650,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 15 EMMER GREEN COURT, RG4 6NQ | flat-maisonette | £250,000 | 2026-04-10 |
| 3 KNIGHTS WAY, RG4 8RJ | terraced | £525,000 | 2026-03-19 |
| 6 KNIGHTS WAY, RG4 8RH | semi-detached | £500,000 | 2026-03-06 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
47 schools within 3 miles , of which 85% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kendrick School | Secondary | Outstanding | 2.2 mi |
| Reading School | Secondary | Outstanding | 2.5 mi |
| Caversham Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| E P Collier Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.5 mi |
| Kidmore End Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.0 mi |
| St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.1 mi |
27 state primary and 8 state secondary schools within range, plus 6 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
6 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Caversham Preparatory School, Queen Anne's School, Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading, St Edward's Prep, The Abbey School Reading, The Deenway Montessori School.
All 6 fee-paying schools near RG4, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 28.0% |
| Associate professional and technical | 15.2% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 13.7% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 9.5% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 9.0% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
56 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central RG4 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Reading's figures.
Common questions about RG4
What is the average house price in RG4?
The average sold price in Reading is £361,243 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in RG4?
Prices in Reading are up 0.9% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in RG4?
The median of 79 recorded sales around central RG4 in the last 2 years is £468,500, ranging from £115,000 to £1,300,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in RG4?
47 schools sit within 3 miles of central RG4, and 85% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in RG4?
56 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central RG4 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is RG4 at risk of flooding?
Central RG4 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is RG4 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 85% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £468,500; the area sits in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 56 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is RG4 safe?
56 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central RG4 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? RG4 or RG1, RG4 or RG30, RG4 or RG6.
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