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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 31 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
31
Deprivation level
1/10
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
13.04(-59%)
Other theft
4.42(-21%)
Shoplifting
3.73(-53%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.49(-72%)
Vehicle crime
2.68(-28%)
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 109 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 in Caversham Balmore Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £1,340,000.

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
Flats30£300,750
Detached21£720,000
Semi-Detached45£545,000
Terraced13£415,000

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

RG47SZ

Knighton Close

RG45JD

Chiltern Road

RG47TF

The Warren

RG48NY

Scott Close

RG45HU

Pembroke Place

RG48QB

St Lukes Way

RG47DD

St Peters Avenue

RG48QD

Surley Row

RG45JE

Cawsam Gardens

RG48LL

School Lane

RG45ES

Grosvenor Road

RG47PB

St Annes Road

RG47AZ

Blossom Road

RG47AQ

Woodrow Court

RG48LP

Surley Row

RG45JG

Chiltern Road

RG48LW

Grove Road

RG48NG

Peppard Road

RG47AX

St Peters Hill

RG48ND

Surley Row

RG45EP

Wilwyne Close

RG48NN

Balmore Drive

RG47RW

St Peters Avenue

RG48RB

Grove Cottages

RG47SU

Hemdean Road

RG47NA

Kidmore Road

RG48TR

Peppard Road

RG48NE

Sheep Walk

RG48LT

Surley Row

RG48NL

Balmore Drive

RG48JZ

Peppard Road

RG48PU

Balmore Park

RG47RU

The Mount

RG48RR

St Barnabas Road

RG48NX

The Ridgeway

RG45EH

Lady Jane Court

RG48NQ

Fallowfield Close

RG45HL

Michaels Chase

RG47QX

Hemdean Road

RG48RL

Evesham Road

RG47AH

Buckside

RG48NW

Cedarwood Crescent

RG48NB

Surley Row

RG48TT

The Horse Close

RG48AU

Church Street

RG45HR

Chiltern Road

RG48TD

Langford Close

RG48PR

Grove Hill

RG45HY

Onslow Gardens

RG47EQ

Rectory Road

RG47RT

Blenheim Road

RG45HJ

Cadogan Place

RG48RU

Marshland Square

RG45JH

Raglan Gardens

RG47DA

Wychcotes

RG45JU

Rossendale Road

RG47SB

Hemdean Hill

RG47RA

Hemdean Road

RG47SX

Hemdean Road

RG48PL

Rotherfield Way

RG48PW

Notley Place

RG47RG

St Peters Avenue

RG47RS

Blenheim Road

RG47TH

The Warren

RG47RD

Brill Close

RG47QS

Hemdean Road

RG45JT

Mayfield Drive

RG45EW

George Close

RG47QU

Hemdean Road

RG45HS

Chiltern Road

RG48PX

Balmore Park

RG48LA

Grove Mews

RG48LS

Bellingham Walk

RG47AN

Albert Road

RG47QT

Hemdean Road

RG48LH

Pinetree Court

RG47PD

Clifton Park Road

RG48NR

Peppard Road

RG48RX

Burcombe Way

RG45EN

Grosvenor Road

RG48PA

Chaucer Close

RG48LU

Surley Row

RG47QF

Hemdean Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.