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About

Caversham Emmer Green is a residential suburb situated north of the River Thames, connected to central Reading by Caversham Bridge. The area is characterised by quiet streets lined with semi-detached and detached housing, often set on leafy plots. Local shopping needs are met by a compact parade of shops and services along Emmer Green's main road, which includes a supermarket and several independent businesses. The suburb maintains a distinct, village-like atmosphere separate from the busier urban centre across the water.

The geography is defined by its position on the rising ground of the Chiltern Hills foothills, offering views over the Thames Valley. A significant local feature is the extensive Mapledurham playing fields, which provide substantial open space for recreation. The area is also known for its proximity to the historic Mapledurham Estate and its watermill, accessible via the river. Transport links include regular bus services into Reading, with the M4 motorway nearby for road connections.

Area overview

On average Caversham Emmer Green has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 3.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Caversham Emmer Green is £68,768 per year. There are 4 schools in Caversham Emmer Green: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Caversham Emmer Green is home to around 7,997 people, with a population density of about 2,728.5 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
26
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
3.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Caversham Emmer Green Population
7,997
Population density
2,728.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.38(-55%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.88(-60%)
Public order
2.38(-61%)
Shoplifting
2.25(-72%)
Other theft
2.13(-62%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,997
74.96%
Other White
557
6.96%
Indian
361
4.51%
Other Asian
146
1.82%
Pakistani
128
1.6%
Total population: 8,000

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,738
42.05%
Level 3 (A level)
1,064
16.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
856
13.15%
No qualifications
778
11.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
573
8.8%
Total 16+ residents: 6,511

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,392
43.68%
Owns with a mortgage
1,212
38.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
346
10.86%
Other social rented
93
2.92%
Other forms of private rent
52
1.63%
Total households: 3,187

Property prices in Caversham Emmer Green

Median price£475,000
Price per sq ft£445
Sales (last 12 months)85
Typical range (middle 50%)£402K – £641K

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £475,000 (about £445 per square foot) in Caversham Emmer Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £1,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Caversham Emmer Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached28£678,500£462
Semi-Detached37£465,000£446
Terraced8£448,000£422
Flats12£246,500£358

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Caversham Emmer Green

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Caversham Emmer Green.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£500,000£242,500£380,000£336,000
2017£530,000£261,750£382,000£346,500
2018£547,500£236,500£373,500£371,250
2019£519,000£221,000£358,000£363,000
2020£532,500£235,000£377,500£331,000
2021£541,000£220,000£400,000£400,000
2022£720,000£217,500£457,000£409,000
2023£628,750£281,000£434,000£405,000
2024£615,000£277,500£475,000£395,000
2025£695,000£228,500£468,500£421,750
2026£550,000£250,000£430,000£507,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Caversham Emmer Green.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Caversham Emmer Green.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£382£356£374£389
2017£379£386£363£407
2018£382£370£387£430
2019£379£367£371£410
2020£400£372£370£346
2021£443£352£388£384
2022£449£373£455£445
2023£467£412£402£451
2024£449£393£406£433
2025£479£348£442£441
2026£447£401£461£421
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Caversham Emmer Green.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Caversham Emmer Green in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Caversham Emmer Green

Is Caversham Emmer Green safe?

Caversham Emmer Green records about 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Caversham Emmer Green?

The median sale price in Caversham Emmer Green is £475,000 (about £445 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Caversham Emmer Green?

Caversham Emmer Green has 4 primary schools (4 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Caversham Emmer Green?

Caversham Emmer Green scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Caversham Emmer Green sits around rank 28,785 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Caversham Emmer Green?

The average household income in Caversham Emmer Green is around £68,768 per year, and 4% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Caversham Emmer Green

RG46RH

Kingsway

RG46AE

Martin Cooper Close

RG46PW

Northbrook Road

RG46NF

Orchard Grove

RG48QY

Old Barn Close

RG48XF

Rosehill Park

RG46QX

Eynsford Close

RG46LE

Ruskin

RG46NB

Woodlands Grove

RG46SH

Stirling Close

RG45LP

All Hallows Road

RG46SR

Netley Close

RG46SN

Thetford Mews

RG46PZ

Holyrood Close

RG46RU

Abingdon Drive

RG46PU

Odiham Avenue

RG46RF

Gifford Close

RG46RT

Fraser Avenue

RG46RJ

Kelso Mews

RG46SG

Ragley Mews

RG46NR

Corfe Mews

RG46PJ

Ibstone Avenue

RG46QZ

Goodrich Close

RG46QN

Mallory Avenue

RG46RR

Aldenham Close

RG48UL

Autumn Close

RG46PX

Newton Avenue

RG46SE

Abingdon Drive

RG46QG

Tenby Avenue

RG48XL

The Ridings

RG48XB

Peppard Road

RG46RD

Kirkham Close

RG46QE

Shakespeare Close

RG48TB

Spinney Close

RG48UH

Marchwood Avenue

RG48SG

Kidmore End Road

RG46QL

Hertford Close

RG48UN

Marchwood Avenue

RG48LJ

Grove Road

RG46LF

Ruskin

RG46PP

Galsworthy Drive

RG46PL

Lomond Avenue

RG46NG

Lowfield Road

RG46NL

Lowfield Road

RG46NU

Dacre Avenue

RG48JQ

The Fairway

RG48UY

Peppard Road

RG46NN

Bramber Mews

RG46QT

Dumbarton Way

RG48QR

Highdown Hill Road

RG48UD

Wetherby Close

RG46PY

Quantock Avenue

RG48JE

Emmer Green

RG46QA

Montpelier Drive

RG46PD

Galsworthy Drive

RG46ND

Lowfield Road

RG46NS

Chestnut Avenue

RG46XR

Melford Green

RG46RQ

Eltham Avenue

RG48UW

Yarnton Close

RG46RA

Kingsway

RG46LJ

Henley Road

RG48XY

Cavendish Road

RG46QH

Galsworthy Drive

RG48SH

Kidmore End Road

RG48TS

Peppard Road

RG46QJ

Galsworthy Drive

RG48UF

Kiln Road

RG48RS

Emmer Green

RG48SN

Kidmore End Road

RG48SJ

Chalgrove Way

RG48XJ

Burnham Rise

RG48SP

Kidmore End Road

RG46QF

Redberry Close

RG46PF

Northbrook Road

RG46AD

Montfort Gate

RG48TQ

Peppard Road

RG48SF

Kidmore End Road

RG46NT

Devon Drive

RG46SQ

Queensway

RG48UT

Aldeburgh Close

RG48SR

Brooklyn Drive

RG48SW

Twin Oaks

RG46QP

Burleigh Mews

RG48AQ

Lyefield Court

RG48SZ

St Benets Way

RG48UZ

Peppard Road

RG46SW

Launceston Avenue

RG48QU

Eric Avenue

RG46PN

Jordan Close

RG48ST

Kidmore End Road

RG48SU

Kidmore End Road

RG46RY

Dunster Close

RG48TW

Caversham Park Drive

RG46RB

Illingworth Avenue

RG46SB

Carisbrooke Close

RG48SD

Kidmore End Road

RG46PR

Galsworthy Drive

RG45LN

Henley Road

RG46LS

Henley Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.