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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.

Data Sources

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