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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

RG48LQ

Unity Court

RG48UU

Tower Close

RG46QW

Gayhurst Close

RG48AB

Harmont Gate

RG48XD

Peppard Road

RG46LY

Hawthorne Road

RG46PE

Galsworthy Drive

RG48UE

Kiln Road

RG46NY

Farnham Drive

RG46RX

Elstow Avenue

RG48UQ

Peppard Road

RG48HR

Bell Court

RG46QB

Galsworthy Drive

RG46NX

Earlsfield Close

RG48TN

Peppard Road

RG48SY

Crawshay Drive

RG46QR

Burleigh Mews

RG46RG

Farleigh Mews

RG46LT

Micklands Road

RG48TA

Greenleas Avenue

RG48XA

Chalkhouse Green Lane

RG46LZ

Maytree Walk

RG46RP

Queensway

RG45LL

Marlow Court

RG46QD

Ulster Close

RG48XU

Cavendish Road

RG46NA

Woods Road

RG46NH

Almond Drive

RG46PB

Lowfield Road

RG46PQ

Lowfield Road

RG46RL

Ilchester Mews

RG48UR

Phillimore Road

RG46RZ

Barnard Close

RG46NJ

Lowfield Road

RG45DN

Overton Drive

RG46LH

Henley Road

RG48QZ

Gorselands

RG46NQ

Emmer Green Court

RG48HQ

James Braid Drive

RG48UJ

Russet Glade

RG46PA

Lowfield Road

RG48US

Jefferson Close

RG48TJ

Jefferson Close

RG46SA

Abingdon Drive

RG46LA

Abbottsleigh Gardens

RG46SL

Whitby Green

RG48JW

Emmer Green

RG48SX

Crawshay Drive

RG46PT

Pevensey Avenue

RG46AA

Caversham Park Road

RG48RW

Pilgrims Way

RG48XG

Peppard Road

RG48XR

Birchwood Close

RG46PH

Highbridge Close

RG48RQ

Emmer Green

RG48JR

Barnes Road

RG48UX

Peppard Road

RG46RN

Harlech Avenue

RG46SJ

Queensway

RG48UG

Venetia Close

RG48UB

Peppard Road

RG48AP

Lyefield Court

RG46AB

Copse End

RG46SS

Pendennis Avenue

RG48TU

Peppard Road

RG46LU

Micklands Road

RG46SF

Whitby Court

RG46SD

Abingdon Drive

RG46LR

Henley Road

RG46UA

Littlestead Close

RG48SL

Kidmore End Road

RG46LX

Copse Avenue

RG48QX

Eric Avenue

RG49PE

Kiln Road

RG46QS

Rowallan Close

RG46RE

Framlingham Drive

RG46PS

Montpelier Drive

RG46PG

Kendal Avenue

RG46RS

Chatsworth Close

RG48TG

Bluebell Gardens

RG46NZ

Lowfield Green

RG48XW

Emmer Green

RG46LB

Emmer Green

RG46SP

Uppingham Gardens

RG48XH

Courtenay Drive

RG48SS

Brooklyn Drive

RG48XE

Rosehill Park

RG48TY

Caversham Park Drive

RG48UA

Peppard Road

RG48ES

Peppard Road

RG48UP

Cherry Close

RG46NP

Blackwater Close

RG48SE

Kidmore End Road

RG46XP

Osterley Drive

RG46RW

Hadleigh Rise

RG48HS

Emmer Green

Data Sources

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