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Caversham Heights

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About

Caversham Heights sits on higher ground north of the River Thames, within the Caversham area of Reading. The neighbourhood is mainly residential, with a mix of semi-detached houses and short terraces lining roads that slope down toward the river. A small parade of shops and a primary school serve local needs, and narrow lanes open onto pockets of grass and mature trees. From some streets there are clear views across the Thames into central Reading, which shape the arrangement of houses and gardens on the hillside.

Community activity centres on local groups, the school and occasional street events rather than large commercial centres. Regular local bus services run downhill into Reading town centre and the station, making the area practical for commuters. Nearby green spaces and paths link into adjoining Caversham and Emmer Green. The position on the slope above the river gives the area a distinct topography: many properties and footpaths are arranged to take advantage of the change in level rather than a flat street grid.

Area overview

On average Caversham Heights has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 18 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 1.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Caversham Heights is £89,340 per year. There are 2 schools in Caversham Heights: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Caversham Heights is home to around 7,752 people, with a population density of about 2,660.4 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
18
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
1.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Caversham Heights Population
7,752
Population density
2,660.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
8.9(-72%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.06(-68%)
Other theft
1.93(-66%)
Burglary
1.68(-35%)
Anti-social behaviour
1.55(-87%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,160
79.5%
Other White
498
6.43%
Indian
290
3.74%
White and Asian (mixed)
128
1.65%
Chinese
106
1.37%
Total population: 7,748

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,582
58.57%
Level 3 (A level)
800
13.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
680
11.12%
No qualifications
412
6.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
348
5.69%
Total 16+ residents: 6,116

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,359
46.96%
Owns with a mortgage
1,251
43.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
208
7.19%
Other social rented
29
1%
Other forms of private rent
21
0.73%
Total households: 2,894

Property prices in Caversham Heights

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £705,000 in Caversham Heights area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £1,735,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Caversham Heights 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 Heights over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats3£289,950
Terraced3£460,000
Detached45£790,000
Semi-Detached19£650,000

10 years median price trend in Caversham Heights

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

All postcodes in Caversham Heights

RG47NB

Kidmore Road

RG47PE

Albert Road

RG47XJ

Lawson Drive

RG47NX

Dellwood Park

RG47DG

Kelmscott Close

RG47HT

Conisboro Way

RG48QE

Tredegar Road

RG48QQ

Merthyr Vale

RG47BQ

Highmoor Road

RG48LB

Glenrhondda

RG47BT

Buxton Avenue

RG47XD

Midsummer Meadow

RG47JD

Kelvedon Way

RG47DT

Balliol Road

RG47TJ

Grass Hill

RG47HS

Geoffreyson Road

RG47BB

Woodcote Road

RG47HG

Fernbrook Road

RG47JN

Upper Woodcote Road

RG47EJ

Upper Warren Avenue

RG47BJ

Highmoor Road

RG47RH

Regency Heights

RG47EP

Ridge Hall Close

RG47NH

Kidmore Road

RG47NL

Morecambe Avenue

RG47HH

Wincroft Road

RG47JU

Upper Woodcote Road

RG48LE

Cwmcarn

RG47NP

Sandcroft Road

RG48QN

Gravel Hill

RG47XW

Tylorstown

RG47DU

Chazey Road

RG47JZ

Upper Woodcote Road

RG47NN

Kidmore Road

RG47LB

Upper Woodcote Road

RG47EN

Westonbirt Drive

RG47BG

Highmoor Road

RG47DR

St Peters Avenue

RG47JE

Conisboro Avenue

RG47QE

Wrenfield Drive

RG47PU

Orwell Close

RG47BY

Charlotte Close

RG47NU

Ashcroft Close

RG47LD

Upper Woodcote Road

RG47JG

Uplands Road

RG47DX

Blagrave Lane

RG47JS

Crispin Close

RG48QG

Penn Close

RG48QH

Cherwell Road

RG47BS

Matlock Road

RG47ND

Kidmore Road

RG47HB

Woburn Close

RG47XF

Glyncastle

RG47NW

Kidmore Road

RG47JA

Queensborough Drive

RG47TQ

The Warren

RG48QW

Soane End

RG47BN

Highmoor Road

RG47HZ

The Grange

RG47DL

St Peters Avenue

RG47XR

Tymawr

RG47BP

Matlock Road

RG47PN

Harrogate Road

RG47HN

Woodford Close

RG47JL

Shepherds Lane

RG47QB

Sheridan Avenue

RG47JH

Shepherds Lane

RG47PL

Albert Road

RG47EY

Woodcote Road

RG47ED

Upper Warren Avenue

RG47DQ

Mapledene

RG47EZ

Woodcote Road

RG47AW

Albert Road

RG48QS

Highdown Avenue

RG47DP

St Peters Avenue

RG47XH

Hunters Chase

RG47PW

Harrogate Road

RG47HJ

Woodcote Way

RG47DZ

Blagrave Lane

RG47PT

Chelford Way

RG47EB

Upper Warren Avenue

RG48NT

Surley Row

RG47JW

Upper Woodcote Road

RG48LZ

Hafod

RG47LY

Kidmore Road

RG47QR

Valley Close

RG47JR

Upper Woodcote Road

RG47XE

Hunters Chase

RG47XB

Bramblings

RG47JF

Conisboro Avenue

RG47JT

Lymington Gate

RG47NF

Kidmore Road

RG47XL

Hunters Chase

RG47BX

Little Woodcote Close

RG47HW

Atterbury Gardens

RG47NT

Carlton Road

RG47HD

Westdene Crescent

RG47XG

Treforgan

RG47JQ

Tyler Close

RG47QG

Woodberry Close

Data Sources

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