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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

RG47RA

Hemdean Road

RG48PX

Balmore Park

RG45AA

Washington Road

RG45HH

Moss Close

RG48NX

The Ridgeway

RG45DS

South View Avenue

RG45AH

Brackstone Close

RG48NU

Berrylands Road

RG48HX

School Lane

RG45LU

Nire Road

RG45BQ

Amersham Road

RG45BF

Clonmel Close

RG45BA

Briants Avenue

RG48NG

Peppard Road

RG45DR

Barclose Avenue

RG46DW

Henley Road

RG47QT

Hemdean Road

RG48EU

Archway Road

RG45BZ

Ian Mikardo Way

RG47SN

Priory Avenue

RG45EU

Derby Road

RG46DB

Waller Court

RG45DQ

Caversham

RG46DX

Derby Road

RG47QX

Hemdean Road

RG45BN

Talbot Close

RG45DA

Ian Mikardo Way

RG45HD

Field View

RG45EH

Lady Jane Court

RG45HE

Derby Road

RG47SY

Hemdean Road

RG45ER

Longhurst Close

RG45DU

Queen Annes Gate

RG45EJ

Grosvenor Road

RG48JA

North Street

RG48HH

Westfield Road

RG48PL

Rotherfield Way

RG45AS

Briants Avenue

RG45BL

Peel Close

RG45LD

Lower Henley Road

RG46DD

Rufus Isaacs Road

RG45JF

Tilbury Close

RG45BP

Amersham Road

RG45DG

Donkin Hill

RG45JL

Valentine Crescent

RG45JJ

Valentine Crescent

RG45HJ

Cadogan Place

RG48HU

Gosbrook Road

RG45DZ

Keston Close

RG45AP

Marsack Street

RG48AA

Bridge Street

RG47AG

Church Road

RG45HX

Banbury Gardens

RG45ET

Derby Road

RG47SS

Hemdean Road

RG48HY

South Street

RG45BB

South View Avenue

RG45HP

Anglefield Road

RG45BG

Star Road

RG48NS

Newlands Avenue

RG48NR

Peppard Road

RG45JH

Raglan Gardens

RG47RR

Blenheim Road

RG48HL

Westfield Road

RG45AR

Briants Avenue

RG48PY

Balmore Park

RG45HR

Chiltern Road

RG45JD

Chiltern Road

RG45EB

Cromwell Road

RG48NN

Balmore Drive

RG45HY

Onslow Gardens

RG48NH

Peppard Road

RG45BE

Star Road

RG47QY

Victoria Road

RG45LG

Luscombe Close

RG47AD

Church Road

RG46DP

Henley Road

RG45AJ

South View Avenue

RG47SD

Hemdean Road

RG48JJ

Short Street

RG48NL

Balmore Drive

RG48HN

Oxford Street

RG47PB

St Annes Road

RG45DD

Alston Walk

RG45ES

Grosvenor Road

RG45AE

Ardler Road

RG45DP

Derby Villas

RG47SZ

Knighton Close

Data Sources

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