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About

Caversham ward sits directly north of central Reading, separated by the River Thames. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types from Victorian terraces to modern developments. Its high street offers a range of local shops, cafes, and services catering to the community. The ward includes the distinct neighbourhoods of Caversham Heights and Lower Caversham, each with their own character.

The riverside location is central to its identity, with the Thames providing a clear boundary and scenic backdrop. Caversham Bridge is a key crossing point into Reading town centre. A notable local feature is the annual Caversham Festival, which brings the community together with various events. The area contains several parks and green spaces, including Christchurch Meadows, which runs along the riverbank.

Area overview

On average Caversham has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Caversham is £71,334 per year. There are 8 schools in Caversham: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Caversham is home to around 11,411 people, with a population density of about 5,652.9 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
10.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Caversham Population
11,411
Population density
5,652.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.25(-14%)
Shoplifting
26.9(+237%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.38(-24%)
Other theft
8.15(+45%)
Vehicle crime
6.92(+87%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,991
70.05%
Other White
1,099
9.63%
Indian
275
2.41%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
244
2.14%
African
206
1.81%
Total population: 11,408

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,556
50.59%
Level 3 (A level)
1,158
12.86%
No qualifications
1,054
11.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,005
11.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
696
7.73%
Total 16+ residents: 9,005

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,575
33.71%
Owns outright
1,423
30.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
941
20.14%
Other social rented
413
8.84%
Social rents from council
185
3.96%
Total households: 4,672

Property prices in Caversham

Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £415,000 in Caversham area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,500 up to £1,050,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Caversham 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached14£695,000
Flats36£255,000
Semi-Detached45£512,500
Terraced48£402,500

10 years median price trend in Caversham

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Caversham.

All postcodes in Caversham

RG48NW

Cedarwood Crescent

RG48NZ

The Rise

RG48JB

Prospect Street

RG45LY

Meadow Way

RG48JP

Peppard Road

RG45JE

Cawsam Gardens

RG46DH

Henley Road

RG45AZ

Briants Avenue

RG48DZ

Church Street

RG45EY

Derby Road

RG45LX

Managua Close

RG45LE

Lower Henley Road

RG45EP

Wilwyne Close

RG47PA

St Annes Road

RG47RY

Priest Hill

RG47AQ

Woodrow Court

RG45AB

South View Avenue

RG45EN

Grosvenor Road

RG45JA

Kildare Gardens

RG47RB

Queen Street

RG45DT

Donegal Close

RG45AT

Nelson Road

RG47AJ

Auburn Court

RG48HJ

Westfield Road

RG47PD

Clifton Park Road

RG47SA

Hemdean Rise

RG47RZ

Priest Hill

RG45LZ

Dickens Close

RG47RP

Blenheim Road

RG45HT

Chiltern Road

RG48JG

Prospect Street

RG47QF

Hemdean Road

RG45AD

South View Avenue

RG47SU

Hemdean Road

RG47EQ

Rectory Road

RG48BB

Abbotsmead Place

RG48PU

Balmore Park

RG47RS

Blenheim Road

RG45BJ

Eccles Close

RG45JG

Chiltern Road

RG45JB

Chiltern Road

RG47RQ

The Cloisters

RG47SE

Priory Avenue

RG45AL

St Johns Road

RG45DE

Charles Evans Way

RG45AF

Southview Park

RG46DS

Henley Road

RG45EW

George Close

RG45DB

Rothwell Walk

RG45JN

Norman Road

RG48HW

Oxford Street

RG46DN

Henley Road

RG48JH

Chester Street

RG47LX

Kidmore Road

RG47QU

Hemdean Road

RG45BH

Douglas Road

RG45EE

Elmleigh Court

RG45LB

Flambards

RG45HL

Michaels Chase

RG45AY

Briants Avenue

RG48JZ

Peppard Road

RG47AA

Church Road

RG47SX

Hemdean Road

RG47SH

Rectory Road

RG47ST

Hemdean Road

RG48JN

Prospect Street

RG45AW

Hardy Close

RG47LU

Kidmore Road

RG45NA

Amersham Road

RG47RU

The Mount

RG47SB

Hemdean Hill

RG47AH

Buckside

RG45HB

Field View

RG48BS

Gosbrook Road

RG48AE

Bridge Street

RG45AN

St Johns Road

RG45HG

Ellesmere Close

RG45LQ

Mead Close

RG45LT

Nire Road

RG48BA

Church Street

RG45LS

Honey Meadow Close

RG45BS

Star Road

RG48AT

Church Street

RG45EA

Cromwell Road

RG45AX

Coach House Mews

RG48BH

Westfield Road

RG45AU

Montague Street

RG48JL

Prospect Street

RG45HS

Chiltern Road

RG45BW

Caleta Close

RG45HU

Pembroke Place

RG48AU

Church Street

RG48AY

Church Street

RG46DA

Fairfax Close

RG47RT

Blenheim Road

RG45ED

Hampden Road

RG45EL

Greystoke Road

RG45LR

Rhine Close

RG48AX

Church Street

RG48AZ

Church Street

Data Sources

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