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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

RG45DD

Alston Walk

RG48HJ

Westfield Road

RG45BA

Briants Avenue

RG45BG

Star Road

RG45DS

South View Avenue

RG45LS

Honey Meadow Close

RG45AU

Montague Street

RG47QY

Victoria Road

RG47SU

Hemdean Road

RG47PB

St Annes Road

RG47SD

Hemdean Road

RG47SH

Rectory Road

RG48JA

North Street

RG48NS

Newlands Avenue

RG45HJ

Cadogan Place

RG48HU

Gosbrook Road

RG45AH

Brackstone Close

RG45DU

Queen Annes Gate

RG47SX

Hemdean Road

RG48BB

Abbotsmead Place

RG45DZ

Keston Close

RG45HE

Derby Road

RG45HX

Banbury Gardens

RG48BH

Westfield Road

RG45AX

Coach House Mews

RG45HS

Chiltern Road

RG45AA

Washington Road

RG45NA

Amersham Road

RG48HH

Westfield Road

RG48NH

Peppard Road

RG45AY

Briants Avenue

RG45LT

Nire Road

RG48HW

Oxford Street

RG45LQ

Mead Close

RG47LU

Kidmore Road

RG45DA

Ian Mikardo Way

RG45EE

Elmleigh Court

RG45HT

Chiltern Road

RG45JH

Raglan Gardens

RG46DH

Henley Road

RG46DW

Henley Road

RG47AA

Church Road

RG47RS

Blenheim Road

RG45AJ

South View Avenue

RG47ST

Hemdean Road

RG48AT

Church Street

RG48BS

Gosbrook Road

RG48JJ

Short Street

RG48NL

Balmore Drive

RG45LX

Managua Close

RG47QU

Hemdean Road

RG45JG

Chiltern Road

RG45LY

Meadow Way

RG47RR

Blenheim Road

RG45LR

Rhine Close

RG48HN

Oxford Street

RG45BQ

Amersham Road

RG45JJ

Valentine Crescent

RG45LB

Flambards

RG45AP

Marsack Street

RG45AR

Briants Avenue

RG45HU

Pembroke Place

RG48JH

Chester Street

RG48PL

Rotherfield Way

RG46DX

Derby Road

RG47RZ

Priest Hill

RG48AE

Bridge Street

RG45AS

Briants Avenue

RG45EN

Grosvenor Road

RG45JD

Chiltern Road

RG47RA

Hemdean Road

RG48NG

Peppard Road

RG48NZ

The Rise

RG47RB

Queen Street

RG45EP

Wilwyne Close

RG45LU

Nire Road

RG47PA

St Annes Road

RG47QF

Hemdean Road

RG48NW

Cedarwood Crescent

RG45AL

St Johns Road

RG45BP

Amersham Road

RG45JA

Kildare Gardens

RG45BJ

Eccles Close

RG45HR

Chiltern Road

RG45LE

Lower Henley Road

RG47SE

Priory Avenue

RG45DT

Donegal Close

RG47RT

Blenheim Road

Data Sources

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