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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, about 62% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. 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

Median price£625,000
Price per sq ft£500
Sales (last 12 months)91
Typical range (middle 50%)£470K – £793K

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £625,000 (about £500 per square foot) in Caversham Heights area, with individual transactions ranging from £243,000 up to £1,735,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Caversham Heights over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached43£790,000£524
Semi-Detached25£625,000£517
Terraced11£415,000£450
Flats12£332,500£449

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Caversham Heights

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Caversham Heights.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£665,000£256,000£468,750£395,000
2017£668,750£320,000£520,000£361,475
2018£660,000£267,500£497,500£332,500
2019£685,000£340,000£480,000£335,000
2020£631,000£373,000£517,000£342,000
2021£700,000£299,950£560,000£369,319
2022£787,000£365,000£622,500£394,000
2023£825,107£345,150£546,500£378,000
2024£730,000£341,500£610,000£485,000
2025£775,000£289,950£620,000£405,000
2026£840,000£291,500£620,000£440,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Caversham Heights.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Caversham Heights.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£443£485£440£365
2017£450£415£445£401
2018£430£431£412£384
2019£437£481£418£359
2020£429£454£434£363
2021£470£474£469£379
2022£526£484£539£453
2023£505£465£523£429
2024£507£461£501£449
2025£543£434£529£419
2026£494£489£519£444
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Caversham Heights.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Caversham Heights in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.