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Lower Caversham

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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 60 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
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
5/10
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

Violence and sexual offences
25.86(-18%)
Shoplifting
25.17(+214%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.57(-9%)
Other theft
6.55(+17%)
Public order
6.09(0%)
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 120 recent sales, the median property price is £377,500 in Lower Caversham area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,500 up to £792,500.

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
Detached6£660,500
Flats30£240,000
Semi-Detached22£436,000
Terraced62£391,500

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

RG48GZ

Send Road

RG48BX

St Stephens Close

RG48DB

Harley Road

RG48HL

Westfield Road

RG48EY

The Causeway

RG48HX

School Lane

RG45BB

South View Avenue

RG45BH

Douglas Road

RG48JL

Prospect Street

RG45AT

Nelson Road

RG45DB

Rothwell Walk

RG45BT

Star Road

RG46DA

Fairfax Close

RG46DD

Rufus Isaacs Road

RG45ED

Hampden Road

RG45HP

Anglefield Road

RG48DG

George Street

RG48DL

Queens Road

RG45AE

Ardler Road

RG48BT

Gosbrook Road

RG45AD

South View Avenue

RG48BD

The Willows

RG45LZ

Dickens Close

RG46DP

Henley Road

RG48DX

Gosbrook Road

RG48HY

South Street

RG48JN

Prospect Street

RG48AX

Church Street

RG48BY

Wolsey Road

RG48DU

Coldicutt Street

RG45BW

Caleta Close

RG48AH

Pipers Island

RG48BF

Elliots Way

RG48BL

Gosbrook Road

RG45BE

Star Road

RG46DS

Henley Road

RG48DP

Mill Road

RG45AN

St Johns Road

RG48DY

Gosbrook Road

RG48EP

Thames

RG48JB

Prospect Street

RG45BZ

Ian Mikardo Way

RG45DQ

Caversham

RG48AA

Bridge Street

RG45LD

Lower Henley Road

RG48EU

Caversham

RG45BN

Talbot Close

RG46DN

Henley Road

RG48DA

Harley Road

RG45AZ

Briants Avenue

RG45BS

Star Road

RG48JG

Prospect Street

RG45AF

Southview Park

RG47SN

Priory Avenue

RG45AW

Hardy Close

RG45BF

Clonmel Close

RG45EA

Cromwell Road

RG48BJ

Gosbrook Road

RG48EA

Gosbrook Road

RG48EH

Send Road

RG48DW

Thames

RG48ET

Tamesis Place

RG45DE

Charles Evans Way

RG45DR

Barclose Avenue

RG45LG

Luscombe Close

RG48EX

Mill Green

RG45BL

Peel Close

RG45JZ

Deans Farm

RG46DB

Waller Court

RG45JX

The Causeway

RG48DN

Queens Road

RG48EG

Gosbrook Road

RG48EB

Gosbrook Road

RG48DZ

Church Street

RG48EN

Piggotts Road

RG45EB

Cromwell Road

RG48AY

Church Street

RG48AZ

Church Street

RG45DG

Donkin Hill

RG45AB

South View Avenue

RG48BW

Elliots Way

RG48DH

George Street

RG48DS

Kings Road

RG45DD

Alston Walk

RG48DD

Patrick Road

RG48HJ

Westfield Road

RG45BA

Briants Avenue

RG45BG

Star Road

RG45DS

South View Avenue

RG45LS

Honey Meadow Close

RG45AU

Montague Street

RG45BX

Star Road

RG48JA

North Street

RG45BY

Paddock Road

RG48HU

Gosbrook Road

RG45AH

Brackstone Close

RG45DU

Queen Annes Gate

RG48BB

Abbotsmead Place

RG45DZ

Keston Close

RG48BH

Westfield Road

Data Sources

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