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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 64 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
64
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
26.82(-15%)
Shoplifting
22.35(+179%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.34(-11%)
Other theft
7.54(+35%)
Vehicle crime
7.45(+97%)
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 129 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 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
Detached15£730,000
Flats27£250,000
Semi-Detached44£505,000
Terraced43£395,000

10 years median price trend in Caversham

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

All postcodes in Caversham

RG48HL

Westfield Road

RG45DP

Derby Villas

RG47SY

Hemdean Road

RG48AU

Church Street

RG48HX

School Lane

RG45BB

South View Avenue

RG45BH

Douglas Road

RG45ER

Longhurst Close

RG48JL

Prospect Street

RG45AT

Nelson Road

RG45DB

Rothwell Walk

RG45HD

Field View

RG47RU

The Mount

RG48PX

Balmore Park

RG45EU

Derby Road

RG47SZ

Knighton Close

RG48PY

Balmore Park

RG46DA

Fairfax Close

RG46DD

Rufus Isaacs Road

RG47RQ

The Cloisters

RG45ED

Hampden Road

RG45HP

Anglefield Road

RG48BA

Church Street

RG45AE

Ardler Road

RG45JB

Chiltern Road

RG48JZ

Peppard Road

RG45AD

South View Avenue

RG45HL

Michaels Chase

RG45LZ

Dickens Close

RG46DP

Henley Road

RG47RP

Blenheim Road

RG47RY

Priest Hill

RG48HY

South Street

RG48JN

Prospect Street

RG48NU

Berrylands Road

RG45EW

George Close

RG45JN

Norman Road

RG48AX

Church Street

RG45BW

Caleta Close

RG45ET

Derby Road

RG45EY

Derby Road

RG47QX

Hemdean Road

RG45BE

Star Road

RG46DS

Henley Road

RG45AN

St Johns Road

RG45HB

Field View

RG48JB

Prospect Street

RG45BZ

Ian Mikardo Way

RG45DQ

Caversham

RG48AA

Bridge Street

RG45LD

Lower Henley Road

RG48EU

Caversham

RG45BN

Talbot Close

RG46DN

Henley Road

RG47AJ

Auburn Court

RG45AZ

Briants Avenue

RG45BS

Star Road

RG45EL

Greystoke Road

RG45HG

Ellesmere Close

RG45HY

Onslow Gardens

RG47AG

Church Road

RG48JG

Prospect Street

RG45AF

Southview Park

RG47SN

Priory Avenue

RG45AW

Hardy Close

RG45BF

Clonmel Close

RG45EA

Cromwell Road

RG45EH

Lady Jane Court

RG48NX

The Ridgeway

RG45DE

Charles Evans Way

RG45DR

Barclose Avenue

RG45HH

Moss Close

RG47SB

Hemdean Hill

RG45LG

Luscombe Close

RG48JP

Peppard Road

RG45BL

Peel Close

RG46DB

Waller Court

RG45JL

Valentine Crescent

RG47EQ

Rectory Road

RG47SA

Hemdean Rise

RG48PU

Balmore Park

RG47AQ

Woodrow Court

RG47LX

Kidmore Road

RG47PD

Clifton Park Road

RG47SS

Hemdean Road

RG48NR

Peppard Road

RG45EJ

Grosvenor Road

RG48NN

Balmore Drive

RG45ES

Grosvenor Road

RG47AD

Church Road

RG48DZ

Church Street

RG45EB

Cromwell Road

RG47AH

Buckside

RG48AY

Church Street

RG48AZ

Church Street

RG45DG

Donkin Hill

RG45JF

Tilbury Close

RG45AB

South View Avenue

RG45JE

Cawsam Gardens

RG47QT

Hemdean Road

Data Sources

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