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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 32 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
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

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £645,000 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
Detached49£775,000
Flats14£298,225
Semi-Detached24£637,500
Terraced10£415,000

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

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: 16/05/2026.