Is RG4 5BA a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

424 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of RG4 5BA. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
112
Shoplifting
109
Public order
38
Anti-social behaviour
33
Burglary
23
Other theft
23
Criminal damage & arson
22
Bicycle theft
19

House prices

£361,243

Average price in Reading (2026-06, UK House Price Index). Up 0.9% year on year.

Terraced
£363,306
Semi-detached
£457,052
Detached
£736,701
Flat / maisonette
£231,436

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for RG4 5BA specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near RG4 5BA on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near RG4 5BA on Check Food Hygiene

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