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Caversham Emmer Green

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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. 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

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £485,000 in Caversham Emmer Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £1,000,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Caversham Emmer Green 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 Emmer Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats8£228,500
Detached31£665,000
Terraced9£441,000
Semi-Detached33£460,000

10 years median price trend in Caversham Emmer Green

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Caversham Emmer Green.

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: 16/05/2026.