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About

Lower Caversham is a primarily residential area situated directly north of the River Thames, connected to central Reading by Caversham Bridge. The area features a mix of housing, from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to more modern developments, alongside local shopping parades catering to daily needs.

The riverside location is central to its character, with paths leading to Christchurch Meadows, a large open space popular for recreation. The area is also home to the historic Caversham Court Gardens, a formal garden on the site of a former manor house, offering a quiet retreat with views over the river.

Area overview

On average Lower Caversham has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lower Caversham is £66,535 per year. There are 4 schools in Lower Caversham: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Lower Caversham is home to around 8,701 people, with a population density of about 5,816.6 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
15.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lower Caversham Population
8,701
Population density
5,816.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
32.18(+303%)
Violence and sexual offences
27.24(-14%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.65(-22%)
Other theft
7.24(+29%)
Vehicle crime
6.44(+74%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,474
62.93%
Other White
1,060
12.19%
Indian
265
3.05%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
230
2.64%
African
228
2.62%
Total population: 8,699

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,416
48.81%
Level 3 (A level)
910
13%
No qualifications
901
12.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
739
10.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
598
8.55%
Total 16+ residents: 6,998

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,088
28.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,041
27.63%
Owns outright
856
22.72%
Other social rented
388
10.3%
Social rents from council
259
6.88%
Total households: 3,767

Property prices in Lower Caversham

Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £383,250 in Lower Caversham area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,500 up to £836,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Lower 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 Lower Caversham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced66£392,750
Detached6£595,000
Flats38£242,500
Semi-Detached22£440,000

10 years median price trend in Lower Caversham

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

All postcodes in Lower Caversham

RG48AH

Pipers Island

RG45BJ

Eccles Close

RG48EG

Gosbrook Road

RG48DS

Kings Road

RG48HU

Gosbrook Road

RG45BY

Paddock Road

RG47AA

Church Road

RG48DA

Harley Road

RG48AZ

Church Street

RG48DG

George Street

RG45AH

Brackstone Close

RG45JX

The Causeway

RG45BL

Peel Close

RG45AJ

South View Avenue

RG48HL

Westfield Road

RG45EB

Cromwell Road

RG48BS

Gosbrook Road

RG45LX

Managua Close

RG48DL

Queens Road

RG45LU

Nire Road

RG48ED

Gosbrook Road

RG48DB

Harley Road

RG48HN

Oxford Street

RG48DT

Kings Road

RG48BE

Crendon Court

RG45AA

Washington Road

RG45AZ

Briants Avenue

RG48JN

Prospect Street

RG46DW

Henley Road

RG48AL

Riverside Court

RG46DP

Henley Road

RG45DE

Charles Evans Way

RG45BQ

Amersham Road

RG45LS

Honey Meadow Close

RG48AT

Church Street

RG45LG

Luscombe Close

RG45AW

Hardy Close

RG45HP

Anglefield Road

RG45BN

Talbot Close

RG45BW

Caleta Close

RG45BG

Star Road

RG45DZ

Keston Close

RG45AE

Ardler Road

RG48EN

Piggotts Road

RG45BP

Amersham Road

RG48AX

Church Street

RG45JZ

Deans Farm

RG48EB

Gosbrook Road

RG48GZ

Send Road

RG45DR

Barclose Avenue

RG48DH

George Street

RG48DQ

Heron Island

RG45LT

Nire Road

RG48BY

Wolsey Road

RG45LY

Meadow Way

RG48EA

Gosbrook Road

RG45LE

Lower Henley Road

RG48HJ

Westfield Road

RG45BB

South View Avenue

RG48DX

Gosbrook Road

RG45AP

Marsack Street

RG45ED

Hampden Road

RG45LB

Flambards

RG46DN

Henley Road

RG45DG

Donkin Hill

RG48DD

Patrick Road

RG48DP

Mill Road

RG48EH

Send Road

RG47SN

Priory Avenue

RG45DD

Alston Walk

RG48DZ

Church Street

RG48BB

Abbotsmead Place

RG48JG

Prospect Street

RG48EF

Queens Road

RG48EW

Piggotts Road

RG48HX

School Lane

RG48DY

Gosbrook Road

RG45BZ

Ian Mikardo Way

RG48BG

Forge Close

RG45AX

Coach House Mews

RG45DA

Ian Mikardo Way

RG45BA

Briants Avenue

RG45AL

St Johns Road

RG48BJ

Gosbrook Road

RG48BL

Gosbrook Road

RG48DU

Coldicutt Street

RG45LD

Lower Henley Road

RG45BH

Douglas Road

RG48EL

Champion Road

RG48BH

Westfield Road

RG48BZ

Cardinal Close

RG46DA

Fairfax Close

RG45DU

Queen Annes Gate

RG48AA

Bridge Street

RG48EQ

Abbotsmead Place

RG46DD

Rufus Isaacs Road

RG45BF

Clonmel Close

RG48BQ

Claydon Court

RG48BW

Elliots Way

RG48ET

Tamesis Place

Data Sources

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