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Thames, Reading, England
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Thames, Reading, England
RG4 8QP is in the Reading local authority (E06000038). The property market in the RG4 8QP postcode area had 1 property which was sold in 2021, valued at £780000. Across the RG4 area, there were 2085 properties sold in 2021, with an average value of £519147.
Property market | £523,276 for a semi-detached property | |
Airport access | Closest airport is London Heathrow (22.6 miles) | |
Broadband | 57.6mbps average broadband speeds (average broadband for UK) | |
Socio-economic status | Ranked 28 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 559 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Henley level) | |
Community | Median age is 44.4 | Happiness is Above Average for Oxfordshire, Average for UK | |
Crime | 2.0 burglaries per 1k people (South Oxfordshire) | |
Commute (approx) | - Reading (4 mins) - Paddington (25 mins) - Bristol Temple Meads (63 mins) - Vauxhall (76 mins) - London Waterloo (81 mins) - East Croydon (90 mins) | |
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£523,276 for a semi-detached property | |
Closest airport is London Heathrow (22.6 miles) | |
57.6mbps average broadband speeds (average broadband for UK) | |
Median age is 44.4 | Happiness is Above Average for Oxfordshire, Average for UK | |
Ranked 28 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions559 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Henley level) | |
2.0 burglaries per 1k people (South Oxfordshire) | |
- Reading (4 mins) - Paddington (25 mins) - Bristol Temple Meads (63 mins) - Vauxhall (76 mins) - London Waterloo (81 mins) - East Croydon (90 mins) |
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Places to live if you commute to Waterloo UK towns & villages recommended by us Top locations by % of residents in high income jobsThe property market in Highdown Bottom has had a steep increase over the last few years but slowing growth. On average, a detached house costs £877,085, which is up 2.3% on last year. A semi-detached house on average costs £523,276, a terraced house £417,325 and a flat £274,264. Renting a two bedroom flat will cost you £1,019 per month. Property prices in Highdown Bottom are a little higher than the average property prices across Oxfordshire and are much higher compared to other locations with a similar density in England. When looking at the annual change in property prices in Highdown Bottom, prices have risen at a similar rate compared to the annual average price change seen across the Oxfordshire region.
Property data is based on South Oxfordshire level pricing data and is as at September 2023 (publicised 15 November 2023)
Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£)
Example House Purchases (2023)
Listed below are some recent property purchases in the area, to give you an idea of the market. Click on a postcode if you would like to see view data on that specific area of Highdown Bottom, or click here to view the longer list of property transactions in RG4 8QP.
Address | Value | Sell Date |
6A, Highdown Hill Road, Reading, Reading, RG4 8QP | £700,000 | 07/21/2023 |
Address | Value | Sell Date |
6A, Highdown Hill Road, Reading, Reading, RG4 8QP | £700,000 | 07/21/2023 |
Address | Value | Sell Date |
6A, Highdown Hill Road, Reading, Reading, RG4 8QP | £700,000 | 07/21/2023 |
Address | Value | Sell Date |
6A, Highdown Hill Road, Reading, Reading, RG4 8QP | £700,000 | 07/21/2023 |
Train Station | Distance from Highdown Bottom | Commute optionsClick to view route details |
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Tilehurst A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed -3% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- Reading (6 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Paddington (62 mins - Great Western Railway - £454 monthly fare) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (1 change(s) - 77 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 109 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Cardiff Central (1 change(s) - 117 mins - Great Western Railway) View details |
Shiplake A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +4% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- Reading (22 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Paddington (2 change(s) - 42 mins - Great Western Railway - £381 monthly fare) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (1 change(s) - 93 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Cardiff Central (1 change(s) - 129 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 130 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
Winnersh Triangle A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed -10% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- Reading (1 change(s) - 23 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Vauxhall (83 mins - South Western Railway - £454 monthly fare) View details - London Waterloo (87 mins - South Western Railway - £454 monthly fare) View details |
Earley A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed -6% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- Reading (6 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Paddington (2 change(s) - 46 mins - Great Western Railway - £454 monthly fare) View details - Vauxhall (86 mins - South Western Railway - £454 monthly fare) View details - London Waterloo (90 mins - South Western Railway - £454 monthly fare) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (1 change(s) - 84 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 90 mins - Thameslink - £454 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (1 change(s) - 105 mins - Thameslink - £454 monthly fare) View details - Victoria (2 change(s) - 110 mins - Southern - £454 monthly fare) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 114 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 120 mins - Southern) View details - London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 121 mins - Thameslink - £454 monthly fare) View details - Cardiff Central (1 change(s) - 123 mins - Great Western Railway) View details |
Reading A very busy station. Station footfall changed -1% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- Paddington (39 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (1 change(s) - 72 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Birmingham New Street (98 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Cardiff Central (125 mins - Great Western Railway) View details |
Highdown Bottom has a high number of nearby schools, so there is plenty of choice although there may also be a lot of competition for spaces too. There are a mix of both primary and secondary schools nearby, including The Heights Primary School, which was was rated as outstanding in 2017. Example schools in the area are listed below, with some information on their rating and access criteria.
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School | Type | Outstanding? |
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | Yes - 2014 |
The Heights Primary School | Primary Free schools - Mixed | Yes - 2017 |
Caversham Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
E P Collier Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Oxford Road Community School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
The Hill Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Wilson Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Emmer Green Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Thameside Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Caversham Park Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Micklands Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
St Martin's Catholic Primary School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | No |
Queen Anne's School | Secondary school Other independent school - Girls | No |
Hemdean House School | Primary Other independent school - Mixed | No |
Caversham Preparatory School | Primary Other independent school - Mixed | No |
Sonning Common Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Bishopswood School | Primary & Secondary Community special school - Mixed | No |
Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Civitas Academy | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
New Town Primary School | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Kidmore End Church of England Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge | Secondary school Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
School | Type | Latest Rating | Parent View Reviews (if available) | Ofsted Report (if available) | Address |
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Caversham Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (2/26/2009) | 145 submissions 97.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Reading |
Kidmore End Church of England Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (11/23/2011) | Ofsted Report Link | Reading | |
The Heights Primary School | Primary Free schools - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (5/24/2017) | Ofsted Report Link | Reading | |
Emmer Green Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (11/23/2012) | Ofsted Report Link | Reading | |
Wilson Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (3/30/2022) | 30 submissions 73.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Reading |
Thameside Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (3/3/2016) | Ofsted Report Link | Reading | |
Caversham Park Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (4/19/2013) | Ofsted Report Link | Reading | |
Micklands Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (10/15/2015) | Ofsted Report Link | Reading | |
St Anne's Catholic Primary School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | 2: Good (11/6/2015) | Ofsted Report Link | Reading | |
St Martin's Catholic Primary School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | 2: Good (3/9/2012) | Ofsted Report Link | Reading | |
Sonning Common Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (12/13/2013) | Ofsted Report Link | Reading | |
Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge | Secondary school Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 2: Good (5/11/2022) | 69 submissions 97.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Reading |
E P Collier Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (11/8/2012) | Ofsted Report Link | Reading | |
Oxford Road Community School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (10/16/2014) | Ofsted Report Link | Reading | |
The Hill Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (11/14/2013) | Ofsted Report Link | Reading | |
Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (5/1/2015) | Ofsted Report Link | Reading | |
Civitas Academy | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 2: Good (9/19/2018) | Ofsted Report Link | Reading | |
New Town Primary School | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 2: Good (5/9/2019) | Ofsted Report Link | Reading | |
St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (9/14/2022) | 46 submissions 91.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Reading |
Bishopswood School | Primary & Secondary Community special school - Mixed | Reading |
School | Type |
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Caversham Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (2/26/2009) 145 submissions 97.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Kidmore End Church of England Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (11/23/2011) |
The Heights Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (5/24/2017) |
Emmer Green Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (11/23/2012) |
Wilson Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (3/30/2022) 30 submissions 73.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Thameside Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (3/3/2016) |
Caversham Park Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (4/19/2013) |
Micklands Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (10/15/2015) |
St Anne's Catholic Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (11/6/2015) |
St Martin's Catholic Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (3/9/2012) |
Sonning Common Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (12/13/2013) |
Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge Ofsted report | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (5/11/2022) 69 submissions 97.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
E P Collier Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (11/8/2012) |
Oxford Road Community School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (10/16/2014) |
The Hill Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (11/14/2013) |
Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre Ofsted report | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (5/1/2015) |
Civitas Academy Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (9/19/2018) |
New Town Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (5/9/2019) |
St John's Church of England Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (9/14/2022) 46 submissions 91.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Bishopswood School Ofsted report | Primary & Secondary |
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Average speed | 57.6 mbps |
% households with superfast broadband access | 95.4% |
% households unable to access decent broadband | 0.5% |
RG4 8QP | UK Average | |
% of premises with 0 to 2 Mbps download speed | 0.0% | |
% of premises with 2 to 5 Mbps download speed | 0.0% | |
% of premises with 5 to 10 Mbps download speed | 0.0% | |
% of premises with 10 to 30 Mbps download speed | 0.0% | |
% of premises with 30 to 300Mbps download speed | 100.0% | 34% (96% have access to at least 30Mbps) |
% of premises with greater than 300Mbps download speed | 0.0% | 62% |
Highdown Bottom has a few stores nearby for groceries, including: Aldi Reading, Iceland Caversham, Tesco Caversham Esso Express, Tesco Emmer Green Esso Express, Tesco Reading Extra, Tesco Reading West Extra, Waitrose Caversham. There are a few pubs and bars nearby, including: Caversham Rose, New Inn, The Black Horse, The Last Crumb, The White Horse. Regarding restaurants and other types of eateries, there are a few nearby, including: Bird In Hand, Pulse Bar, The Butchers Arms, The Royal Berkshire Grill. RG4 8QP has a range of train stations and schools nearby, as shown in the map below.
Relative to the UK as a whole, Oxfordshire has an average crime rate (57 crimes reported per thousand people). Highdown Bottom is safer than this, with 51 crimes reported per thousand people. In regards to burglaries, Highdown Bottom has a slightly higher rate (3 burglaries per thousand people) than an average location in the UK with the same density. Source: ONS
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