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About

Caversham Heights is a residential ward situated on the northern bank of the River Thames, connected to central Reading by Caversham Bridge. The area is primarily characterised by quiet, leafy streets with a mix of housing styles, from Victorian and Edwardian homes to more modern developments. Its elevated position provides views across the river towards Reading's town centre and the surrounding hills, contributing to its suburban atmosphere.

The local centre along Church Street and Prospect Street offers essential shops, cafes, and services. A notable feature is the presence of several large, historic houses converted into residential care homes, adding a distinct character to the streetscape. The ward contains recreational spaces like Balmore Park and is bordered by the Thames Path, providing access to riverside walks.

Area overview

On average Caversham Heights has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 4.3% 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 £86,248 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 9,531 people, with a population density of about 2,799.6 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
4.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Caversham Heights Population
9,531
Population density
2,799.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.95(-50%)
Other theft
4.41(-21%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.04(-75%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.62(-59%)
Vehicle crime
2.31(-38%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,391
77.55%
Other White
658
6.9%
Indian
366
3.84%
White and Asian (mixed)
154
1.62%
Chinese
134
1.41%
Total population: 9,531

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,185
55.81%
Level 3 (A level)
997
13.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
829
11.06%
No qualifications
631
8.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
460
6.13%
Total 16+ residents: 7,498

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,604
44.28%
Owns with a mortgage
1,499
41.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
299
8.26%
Social rents from council
126
3.48%
Other social rented
49
1.35%
Total households: 3,622

Property prices in Caversham Heights

Median price£625,000
Price per sq ft£500
Sales (last 12 months)91
Typical range (middle 50%)£470K – £793K

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £625,000 (about £500 per square foot) in Caversham Heights area, with individual transactions ranging from £243,000 up to £1,735,000.

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 Heights over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached43£790,000£524
Semi-Detached25£625,000£517
Terraced11£415,000£450
Flats12£332,500£449

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Caversham Heights

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Caversham Heights.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£665,000£256,000£468,750£395,000
2017£668,750£320,000£520,000£361,475
2018£660,000£267,500£497,500£332,500
2019£685,000£340,000£480,000£335,000
2020£631,000£373,000£517,000£342,000
2021£700,000£299,950£560,000£369,319
2022£787,000£365,000£622,500£394,000
2023£825,107£345,150£546,500£378,000
2024£730,000£341,500£610,000£485,000
2025£775,000£289,950£620,000£405,000
2026£840,000£291,500£620,000£440,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Caversham Heights.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Caversham Heights.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£443£485£440£365
2017£450£415£445£401
2018£430£431£412£384
2019£437£481£418£359
2020£429£454£434£363
2021£470£474£469£379
2022£526£484£539£453
2023£505£465£523£429
2024£507£461£501£449
2025£543£434£529£419
2026£494£489£519£444
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Caversham Heights.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Caversham Heights

Is Caversham Heights safe?

Caversham Heights records about 32 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 Heights?

The median sale price in Caversham Heights is £625,000 (about £500 per square foot) based on 91 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Caversham Heights?

Caversham Heights has 1 primary school (1 rated Outstanding) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Caversham Heights?

Caversham Heights scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Caversham Heights sits around rank 30,768 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 Heights?

The average household income in Caversham Heights is around £86,248 per year, and 4% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Caversham Heights?

Caversham Heights is represented by 2 elected councillors: Isobel Ballsdon (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Saadia Saadat (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in Caversham Heights

RG47QR

Valley Close

RG48PR

Grove Hill

RG47HB

Woburn Close

RG47TJ

Grass Hill

RG47NH

Kidmore Road

RG47JJ

Shepherds Lane

RG47BY

Charlotte Close

RG47NL

Morecambe Avenue

RG47PT

Chelford Way

RG47PJ

St Andrews Road

RG48PF

Tredegar Road

RG47LY

Kidmore Road

RG48QS

Highdown Avenue

RG47BB

Woodcote Road

RG47XF

Glyncastle

RG47QA

Badgers Rise

RG47NF

Kidmore Road

RG47XG

Treforgan

RG47AS

Symeon Place

RG47HT

Conisboro Way

RG47PS

Haldane Road

RG47BN

Highmoor Road

RG48LP

Surley Row

RG47JQ

Tyler Close

RG48QF

Tredegar Road

RG48EZ

The Gardeners

RG47JN

Upper Woodcote Road

RG47DU

Chazey Road

RG47LB

Upper Woodcote Road

RG47HD

Westdene Crescent

RG47DT

Balliol Road

RG47NU

Ashcroft Close

RG48PS

Grove Hill

RG47HZ

The Grange

RG47XN

Ammanford

RG47NP

Sandcroft Road

RG47EA

Hewett Avenue

RG47BA

Woodcote Road

RG47HL

Woodcote Way

RG47QG

Woodberry Close

RG48QE

Tredegar Road

RG47BG

Highmoor Road

RG47NN

Kidmore Road

RG47XL

Hunters Chase

RG47XQ

Blaenavon

RG48QQ

Merthyr Vale

RG47LZ

Kidmore Road

RG47DY

Gravel Hill Cottages

RG47QS

Hemdean Road

RG48QG

Penn Close

RG47EP

Ridge Hall Close

RG47TD

Boundary Lane

RG47HS

Geoffreyson Road

RG47RW

St Peters Avenue

RG48PA

Chaucer Close

RG47LR

Kidmore Road

RG47HG

Fernbrook Road

RG47EB

Upper Warren Avenue

RG47NQ

Kidmore Road

RG47JP

Upper Woodcote Road

RG47HR

Hilltop Road

RG47AU

Sheldon Rise

RG47NY

Mardy

RG47LJ

Pinewood Drive

RG47EF

Upper Warren Avenue

RG48RB

Grove Cottages

RG47EX

Woodcote Road

RG47QW

Hemdean Road

RG47EY

Woodcote Road

RG48PZ

Albany Gardens

RG47JW

Upper Woodcote Road

RG47TF

The Warren

RG47DF

Hornbeam Close

RG47AN

Albert Road

RG47NB

Kidmore Road

RG47EJ

Upper Warren Avenue

RG47JA

Queensborough Drive

RG47HE

Woodcote Way

RG48LF

Rhigos

RG48NA

Surley Row

RG48LH

Pinetree Court

RG47XJ

Lawson Drive

RG47JB

Conisboro Avenue

RG47JE

Conisboro Avenue

RG47LD

Upper Woodcote Road

RG47PH

St Andrews Road

RG47NG

Kidmore Road

RG47PF

Albert Road

RG48QW

Soane End

RG48NY

Scott Close

RG47HA

Woodcote Road

RG47AX

St Peters Hill

RG47BD

Ilkley Road

RG47JU

Upper Woodcote Road

RG48LX

Surley Row

RG47BT

Buxton Avenue

RG47DX

Blagrave Lane

RG47PE

Albert Road

RG47PN

Harrogate Road

RG47NX

Dellwood Park

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.