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Caversham Balmore Park

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About

Caversham Balmore Park is a residential neighbourhood located north of the River Thames in Reading. The area is characterised by its quiet, leafy streets and a mix of housing styles, primarily from the mid-20th century. It sits adjacent to the larger Balmore Park recreation ground, which provides a central green space for local sports and leisure. The area offers a sense of community with local shops and schools serving its residents.

The neighbourhood is well-connected to central Reading via several bus routes, while maintaining a separate, suburban atmosphere from the main town. A notable local feature is the presence of the historic Caversham Court Gardens just a short walk away, offering riverside tranquility. The area primarily functions as a family-oriented suburb, with easy access to both local amenities and the broader transport links of the Thames Valley.

Area overview

On average Caversham Balmore Park has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Caversham Balmore Park is £76,198 per year. There are 6 schools in Caversham Balmore Park: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Caversham Balmore Park is home to around 8,588 people, with a population density of about 3,975.7 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
7.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Caversham Balmore Park Population
8,588
Population density
3,975.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.76(-63%)
Shoplifting
5.01(-38%)
Other theft
4.31(-23%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.73(-68%)
Vehicle crime
3.61(-5%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,499
75.64%
Other White
683
7.95%
Indian
242
2.82%
Chinese
144
1.68%
African
124
1.44%
Total population: 8,592

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,429
51.02%
Level 3 (A level)
926
13.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
764
11.37%
No qualifications
737
10.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
454
6.75%
Total 16+ residents: 6,721

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,317
38.64%
Owns with a mortgage
1,306
38.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
443
13%
Social rents from council
192
5.63%
Other social rented
90
2.64%
Total households: 3,408

Property prices in Caversham Balmore Park

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 in Caversham Balmore Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £174,000 up to £1,300,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Caversham Balmore Park in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Caversham Balmore Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached23£672,000
Flats22£292,500
Semi-Detached45£545,000
Terraced14£392,500

10 years median price trend in Caversham Balmore Park

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Caversham Balmore Park.

All postcodes in Caversham Balmore Park

RG47DD

St Peters Avenue

RG48PJ

Rotherfield Way

RG48RA

St Barnabas Road

RG45DP

Derby Villas

RG48RN

Southdown Road

RG47AU

Sheldon Rise

RG47SY

Hemdean Road

RG48AU

Church Street

RG48RY

Buckingham Drive

RG45ER

Longhurst Close

RG47QH

Briar Close

RG45HD

Field View

RG47RU

The Mount

RG48PX

Balmore Park

RG45EU

Derby Road

RG47SZ

Knighton Close

RG48PY

Balmore Park

RG48RE

Stuart Close

RG48RH

Knights Way

RG48TE

Langford Close

RG48TP

Peppard Road

RG47RQ

The Cloisters

RG48LA

Grove Mews

RG48LL

School Lane

RG48QD

Surley Row

RG45LA

Chiltern Heights

RG48AW

Oak Grove

RG48BA

Church Street

RG48ND

Surley Row

RG48PW

Notley Place

RG45JB

Chiltern Road

RG47QP

Hemdean Road

RG48JZ

Peppard Road

RG48NE

Sheep Walk

RG48SA

Buckingham Drive

RG45HL

Michaels Chase

RG47RP

Blenheim Road

RG47RY

Priest Hill

RG48NU

Berrylands Road

RG48PR

Grove Hill

RG45EW

George Close

RG45JN

Norman Road

RG45ET

Derby Road

RG45EY

Derby Road

RG47DJ

Symeon Place

RG47QX

Hemdean Road

RG47RG

St Peters Avenue

RG45HB

Field View

RG47AL

Dovedale Close

RG47AZ

Blossom Road

RG48LP

Surley Row

RG48NJ

Picton Way

RG48QA

Springfield Mews

RG48QB

St Lukes Way

RG47TF

The Warren

RG48LS

Bellingham Walk

RG48RB

Grove Cottages

RG45JP

Mayfield Drive

RG47AJ

Auburn Court

RG48LN

Grove Road

RG48RL

Evesham Road

RG45DL

Henley Road

RG45EL

Greystoke Road

RG45HG

Ellesmere Close

RG45HY

Onslow Gardens

RG47AG

Church Road

RG47DA

Wychcotes

RG45EH

Lady Jane Court

RG47PQ

Copperfields

RG48NX

The Ridgeway

RG45HH

Moss Close

RG45JR

Mayfield Drive

RG47SB

Hemdean Hill

RG48RF

Stuart Close

RG47TH

The Warren

RG48JP

Peppard Road

RG48NA

Surley Row

RG45JL

Valentine Crescent

RG46DJ

Henley Road

RG47EQ

Rectory Road

RG47SA

Hemdean Rise

RG48NY

Scott Close

RG48PU

Balmore Park

RG47AQ

Woodrow Court

RG47PD

Clifton Park Road

RG47SS

Hemdean Road

RG48NF

Surley Place

RG48NR

Peppard Road

RG48PS

Grove Hill

RG45EJ

Grosvenor Road

RG45JU

Rossendale Road

RG47AS

Symeon Place

RG47QN

Hemdean Road

RG47RD

Brill Close

RG48NN

Balmore Drive

RG45ES

Grosvenor Road

RG47AD

Church Road

RG48EZ

The Gardeners

RG47AH

Buckside

RG47DN

Scholars Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.