About RG4 5AU
RG4 5AU scores 58/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and healthcare — with Co-op Caversham about 3 minutes' walk away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, RG4 5AU is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 4/10, ranked 12,480 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is high (IMD housing decile 4/10).
There are 46 schools within the typical catchment area, including 4 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 22 rated Good. The nearest school is New Bridge Nursery School (Ofsted: Outstanding), within a short walk.
There were 47 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a elevated level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 22 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 15 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is BALMORE PARK SURGERY, about 12 minutes' walk away. The nearest hospital is ROYAL BERKSHIRE HOSPITAL, 1.2 mi away. A pharmacy is about 12 minutes' walk away.
There are no train or Tube stations near RG4 5AU. Bus services provide the main public transport, with 27 bus stops in the immediate area.
The location is in Flood Zone 1 (low risk — less than a 1 in 1,000 annual chance of river or sea flooding).
There are 15 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 28.8 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is St John the Baptist's Church, within a short walk.
There are 39 supermarkets in the wider area, including The Co-operative Group, Tesco, Waitrose, Iceland and others. The nearest is Co-op Caversham, about 3 minutes' walk away. A public library is about 12 minutes' walk away.
Sources: DfE/Ofsted, UK Police API, NHS ODS, NaPTAN, Environment Agency, Ordnance Survey, Natural England, DEFRA, Geolytix and Arts Council England. For an interactive map view, explore RG4 5AU on NestScope.