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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

RG47QH

Briar Close

RG47DA

Wychcotes

RG47NE

Kidmore Road

RG47BX

Little Woodcote Close

RG47HP

Woodcote Way

RG47BH

Highmoor Road

RG47NR

Silverthorne Drive

RG47LH

Knowle Close

RG47JH

Shepherds Lane

RG47DS

Chazey Road

RG47NJ

Kidmore Road

RG47NA

Kidmore Road

RG47JF

Conisboro Avenue

RG47HW

Atterbury Gardens

RG48LS

Bellingham Walk

RG47JZ

Upper Woodcote Road

RG48QP

Highdown Hill Road

RG47DN

Scholars Close

RG47LE

Gurney Close

RG47QP

Hemdean Road

RG47BJ

Highmoor Road

RG48QN

Gravel Hill

RG47HJ

Woodcote Way

RG48PE

Tredegar Road

RG47QB

Sheridan Avenue

RG47EZ

Woodcote Road

RG47XD

Midsummer Meadow

RG48NF

Surley Place

RG47JT

Lymington Gate

RG48RE

Stuart Close

RG47PR

Richmond Road

RG47EG

Graveney Drive

RG47DL

St Peters Avenue

RG48LR

Surley Row

RG47PU

Orwell Close

RG47XW

Tylorstown

RG47AZ

Blossom Road

RG48LB

Glenrhondda

RG47TH

The Warren

RG48QJ

Gravel Hill

RG48LE

Cwmcarn

RG47EN

Westonbirt Drive

RG47JD

Kelvedon Way

RG47QD

Sheridan Avenue

RG48RD

Evesham Road

RG47NW

Kidmore Road

RG48QT

Highdown Avenue

RG47RH

Regency Heights

RG48QL

Gravel Hill

RG48PP

Eliot Close

RG47TG

The Warren

RG47XH

Hunters Chase

RG47QJ

Hemdean Road

RG47PW

Harrogate Road

RG47RD

Brill Close

RG48LD

Aberaman

RG47QL

Hemdean Road

RG47NS

Silverthorne Drive

RG47TQ

The Warren

RG47DH

St Peters Avenue

RG47JL

Shepherds Lane

RG48RG

Evesham Road

RG48PN

Grove Hill

RG47AL

Dovedale Close

RG47DQ

Mapledene

RG47JG

Uplands Road

RG47BQ

Highmoor Road

RG47PQ

Copperfields

RG47QE

Wrenfield Drive

RG47EH

River Road

RG47JS

Crispin Close

RG48PQ

Morlais

RG48RN

Southdown Road

RG48PH

Blaenant

RG47LS

Kidmore Road

RG47RE

The Mount

RG47HN

Woodford Close

RG47XR

Tymawr

RG48NB

Surley Row

RG47ND

Kidmore Road

RG47NT

Carlton Road

RG47DZ

Blagrave Lane

RG47XE

Hunters Chase

RG48LU

Surley Row

RG47QN

Hemdean Road

RG47JR

Upper Woodcote Road

RG48PJ

Rotherfield Way

RG47BU

Buxton Avenue

RG48LZ

Hafod

RG47AY

Darell Road

RG48NT

Surley Row

RG47XA

Winterberry Way

RG47PL

Albert Road

RG47BL

Highmoor Road

RG47DJ

Symeon Place

RG47XB

Bramblings

RG47BS

Matlock Road

RG47BP

Matlock Road

RG47DP

St Peters Avenue

RG47RG

St Peters Avenue

Data Sources

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