Reading RG42 4 area guide
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Is Reading RG42 4 a good place to live?
In Reading (RG42 4), recorded crime is 53% below the national average, homes sell for around £489,599 on average, there are 5 schools in the area (2 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 9/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- A Safetycrime 53% below average
- E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£489,599
Population
14,426
Recorded crime
125.6
Schools
5
Broadband
94%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Reading RG42 4
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Reading RG42 4 is rated high. Around 1.0% of properties (34 of 3,345) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 3 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual average (mean) sold price in RG42 4, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (26 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in RG42 4 (May 24–Apr 26, average 22/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 40
- One-person households
- 24%
- Households with children
- 33%
- Households
- 5,521
Owned 75% · Social rent 8% · Private rent 14%
Census 2021 (ONS), for RG42 4.
Browse postcodes
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Reading RG42 4: frequently asked questions
Is Reading RG42 4 a good place to live?
In Reading (RG42 4), recorded crime is 53% below the national average, homes sell for around £489,599 on average, there are 5 schools in the area (2 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 9/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Reading RG42 4?
Recorded crime in Reading RG42 4 runs at 125.6 per 1,000 properties, 53% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Reading RG42 4 safe?
Crime in Reading RG42 4 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Reading RG42 4 runs at 125.6 per 1,000 properties, 53% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Reading RG42 4?
Homes in Reading RG42 4 sell for around £489,599 on average, based on 161 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Reading RG42 4 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Reading RG42 4 is rated high. Around 1.0% of properties (34 of 3,345) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 3 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Reading RG42 4?
There are 5 schools in Reading RG42 4 (3 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Reading RG42 4 any good?
Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Reading RG42 4, 2 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Reading RG42 4 a deprived area?
Reading RG42 4 sits in deprivation decile 9 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).