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Caversham Heights

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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 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
30
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
14.27(-55%)
Other theft
4.41(-21%)
Vehicle crime
3.99(+5%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.83(-76%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.2(-66%)
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

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £645,000 in Caversham Heights area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £1,650,000.

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
Detached43£775,000
Flats9£265,000
Semi-Detached31£620,000
Terraced9£390,000

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

RG47ER

Hewett Close

RG47NQ

Kidmore Road

RG47BL

Highmoor Road

RG47DD

St Peters Avenue

RG47PU

Orwell Close

RG48PJ

Rotherfield Way

RG47NY

Mardy

RG47TG

The Warren

RG48RN

Southdown Road

RG47AU

Sheldon Rise

RG47HR

Hilltop Road

RG47JS

Crispin Close

RG47ND

Kidmore Road

RG47QH

Briar Close

RG48PF

Tredegar Road

RG48LR

Surley Row

RG48QP

Highdown Hill Road

RG47XL

Hunters Chase

RG48QN

Gravel Hill

RG48QQ

Merthyr Vale

RG48RE

Stuart Close

RG47HN

Woodford Close

RG47TQ

The Warren

RG48QD

Surley Row

RG47DF

Hornbeam Close

RG47NE

Kidmore Road

RG47QP

Hemdean Road

RG48LF

Rhigos

RG48NT

Surley Row

RG47TJ

Grass Hill

RG47DY

Gravel Hill Cottages

RG47PL

Albert Road

RG47EX

Woodcote Road

RG47NB

Kidmore Road

RG47RH

Regency Heights

RG48PR

Grove Hill

RG47JX

Blagrave Farm Lane

RG47XQ

Blaenavon

RG47AY

Darell Road

RG47BG

Highmoor Road

RG47DS

Chazey Road

RG47NW

Kidmore Road

RG47PJ

St Andrews Road

RG47XW

Tylorstown

RG48QJ

Gravel Hill

RG47DJ

Symeon Place

RG47EA

Hewett Avenue

RG47EL

High Meadow

RG47RG

St Peters Avenue

RG48PZ

Albany Gardens

RG47HH

Wincroft Road

RG47BH

Highmoor Road

RG47DR

St Peters Avenue

RG47AL

Dovedale Close

RG47NT

Carlton Road

RG47AZ

Blossom Road

RG47LZ

Kidmore Road

RG47NG

Kidmore Road

RG48LP

Surley Row

RG47EZ

Woodcote Road

RG47HW

Atterbury Gardens

RG47LR

Kidmore Road

RG47PS

Haldane Road

RG47TF

The Warren

RG48LS

Bellingham Walk

RG48QH

Cherwell Road

RG48RB

Grove Cottages

RG47XN

Ammanford

RG48QW

Soane End

RG47DA

Wychcotes

RG47DP

St Peters Avenue

RG47EB

Upper Warren Avenue

RG47PW

Harrogate Road

RG47JT

Lymington Gate

RG47JZ

Upper Woodcote Road

RG47NL

Morecambe Avenue

RG47NS

Silverthorne Drive

RG48LD

Aberaman

RG48LE

Cwmcarn

RG47PQ

Copperfields

RG47EP

Ridge Hall Close

RG47XG

Treforgan

RG48RF

Stuart Close

RG47HG

Fernbrook Road

RG47TH

The Warren

RG48NA

Surley Row

RG48QE

Tredegar Road

RG47DX

Blagrave Lane

RG47JH

Shepherds Lane

RG47QG

Woodberry Close

RG47BX

Little Woodcote Close

RG47DZ

Blagrave Lane

RG48NY

Scott Close

RG47DU

Chazey Road

RG48NF

Surley Place

RG48PE

Tredegar Road

RG48PS

Grove Hill

RG47AS

Symeon Place

RG47DQ

Mapledene

RG47QN

Hemdean Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.