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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

RG47RD

Brill Close

RG47JD

Kelvedon Way

RG47NF

Kidmore Road

RG47PE

Albert Road

RG47EH

River Road

RG47PX

St Davids Close

RG48EZ

The Gardeners

RG47DN

Scholars Close

RG47HS

Geoffreyson Road

RG47QS

Hemdean Road

RG48QG

Penn Close

RG47BE

Highmoor Road

RG47ED

Upper Warren Avenue

RG47HT

Conisboro Way

RG47XB

Bramblings

RG48LU

Surley Row

RG47BA

Woodcote Road

RG47NU

Ashcroft Close

RG48LH

Pinetree Court

RG48PP

Eliot Close

RG47JN

Upper Woodcote Road

RG47NR

Silverthorne Drive

RG47HZ

The Grange

RG47NA

Kidmore Road

RG47PP

Richmond Road

RG47PT

Chelford Way

RG48LX

Surley Row

RG47HL

Woodcote Way

RG47JQ

Tyler Close

RG47DL

St Peters Avenue

RG47JU

Upper Woodcote Road

RG47QW

Hemdean Road

RG48PQ

Morlais

RG47LE

Gurney Close

RG47RW

St Peters Avenue

RG47XF

Glyncastle

RG47HP

Woodcote Way

RG47XD

Midsummer Meadow

RG47BB

Woodcote Road

RG47HJ

Woodcote Way

RG47JG

Uplands Road

RG47JJ

Shepherds Lane

RG47NP

Sandcroft Road

RG47XH

Hunters Chase

RG47BU

Buxton Avenue

RG47EF

Upper Warren Avenue

RG47HD

Westdene Crescent

RG47QJ

Hemdean Road

RG47RN

Oakley Road

RG47AX

St Peters Hill

RG47DT

Balliol Road

RG47JW

Upper Woodcote Road

RG47PR

Richmond Road

RG47BJ

Highmoor Road

RG48PA

Chaucer Close

RG47AW

Albert Road

RG47HA

Woodcote Road

RG47PN

Harrogate Road

RG47RL

Oakley Road

RG47NH

Kidmore Road

RG48LT

Surley Row

RG48NB

Surley Row

RG47BD

Ilkley Road

RG47JB

Conisboro Avenue

RG47NX

Dellwood Park

RG47QR

Valley Close

RG48LB

Glenrhondda

RG48LW

Grove Road

RG48RG

Evesham Road

RG47HB

Woburn Close

RG47JA

Queensborough Drive

RG47PF

Albert Road

RG47TD

Boundary Lane

RG47LD

Upper Woodcote Road

RG47LH

Knowle Close

RG47QB

Sheridan Avenue

RG47DH

St Peters Avenue

RG47XJ

Lawson Drive

RG47XR

Tymawr

RG48PH

Blaenant

RG48PN

Grove Hill

RG47EJ

Upper Warren Avenue

RG47EN

Westonbirt Drive

RG47LS

Kidmore Road

RG47JE

Conisboro Avenue

RG48EJ

Grove Hill Close

RG48QT

Highdown Avenue

RG48RD

Evesham Road

RG47JR

Upper Woodcote Road

RG47LJ

Pinewood Drive

RG47NN

Kidmore Road

RG48QS

Highdown Avenue

RG47BP

Matlock Road

RG47BT

Buxton Avenue

RG47RE

The Mount

RG48QF

Tredegar Road

RG47BQ

Highmoor Road

RG47BN

Highmoor Road

RG47AN

Albert Road

RG47BS

Matlock Road

Data Sources

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