Is RG4 8ED a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

683 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of RG4 8ED. Most common: Shoplifting.

Shoplifting
212
Violence & sexual offences
174
Public order
51
Other theft
49
Anti-social behaviour
44
Criminal damage & arson
34
Burglary
29
Vehicle crime
24

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 8ED 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 8ED on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near RG4 8ED on Check Food Hygiene

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