Is RG4 8EF a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-08)

748 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of RG4 8EF. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
199
Shoplifting
153
Other theft
84
Anti-social behaviour
74
Public order
63
Criminal damage & arson
46
Drugs
30
Robbery
24

House prices

£350,501

Average price in Reading (2026-08, UK House Price Index). Down 0.4% year on year.

Terraced
£353,126
Semi-detached
£443,351
Detached
£714,640
Flat / maisonette
£224,077

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for RG4 8EF 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 8EF on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near RG4 8EF on Check Food Hygiene

Nearby postcodes

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