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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

RG47PH

St Andrews Road

RG47RL

Oakley Road

RG47LJ

Pinewood Drive

RG47HP

Woodcote Way

RG47DH

St Peters Avenue

RG47PR

Richmond Road

RG47HL

Woodcote Way

RG47DY

Gravel Hill Cottages

RG47EH

River Road

RG47PS

Haldane Road

RG47TD

Boundary Lane

RG48QP

Highdown Hill Road

RG47DS

Chazey Road

RG47NY

Mardy

RG47AY

Darell Road

RG47NE

Kidmore Road

RG47NJ

Kidmore Road

RG47XN

Ammanford

RG47JJ

Shepherds Lane

RG47QJ

Hemdean Road

RG48QT

Highdown Avenue

RG48LD

Aberaman

RG47NQ

Kidmore Road

RG47TG

The Warren

RG47PX

St Davids Close

RG48PQ

Morlais

RG48LR

Surley Row

RG47HR

Hilltop Road

RG47LX

Kidmore Road

RG47ER

Hewett Close

RG47NG

Kidmore Road

RG47JP

Upper Woodcote Road

RG47LZ

Kidmore Road

RG47EF

Upper Warren Avenue

RG47EL

High Meadow

RG47PP

Richmond Road

RG47LR

Kidmore Road

RG47XA

Winterberry Way

RG47BA

Woodcote Road

RG47LE

Gurney Close

RG48PE

Tredegar Road

RG47BL

Highmoor Road

RG47LG

Gurney Drive

RG47HE

Woodcote Way

RG47QD

Sheridan Avenue

RG48QL

Gravel Hill

RG47BU

Buxton Avenue

RG47BH

Highmoor Road

RG47LH

Knowle Close

RG47EX

Woodcote Road

RG47EG

Graveney Drive

RG47EA

Hewett Avenue

RG47HA

Woodcote Road

RG48PZ

Albany Gardens

RG48PH

Blaenant

RG48PF

Tredegar Road

RG47PJ

St Andrews Road

RG48QF

Tredegar Road

RG47JX

Blagrave Farm Lane

RG47BD

Ilkley Road

RG47XQ

Blaenavon

RG48QJ

Gravel Hill

RG47NS

Silverthorne Drive

RG47BE

Highmoor Road

RG47DF

Hornbeam Close

RG47NR

Silverthorne Drive

RG47JB

Conisboro Avenue

RG48LF

Rhigos

RG47PF

Albert Road

RG47QA

Badgers Rise

Data Sources

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