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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

RG48AL

Riverside Court

RG45AX

Coach House Mews

RG45AA

Washington Road

RG45NA

Amersham Road

RG48HH

Westfield Road

RG45AY

Briants Avenue

RG45LT

Nire Road

RG48BZ

Cardinal Close

RG48DT

Kings Road

RG48HW

Oxford Street

RG45LQ

Mead Close

RG48EW

Piggotts Road

RG45DA

Ian Mikardo Way

RG45EE

Elmleigh Court

RG46DW

Henley Road

RG47AA

Church Road

RG45AJ

South View Avenue

RG48AT

Church Street

RG48BQ

Claydon Court

RG48BS

Gosbrook Road

RG48EF

Queens Road

RG48JJ

Short Street

RG45LX

Managua Close

RG45LY

Meadow Way

RG45LR

Rhine Close

RG48HN

Oxford Street

RG45BQ

Amersham Road

RG45LB

Flambards

RG45AP

Marsack Street

RG45AR

Briants Avenue

RG48BE

Crendon Court

RG48JH

Chester Street

RG45BU

Star Road

RG48AE

Bridge Street

RG45AS

Briants Avenue

RG48DQ

Heron Island

RG48BG

Forge Close

RG45LU

Nire Road

RG45AL

St Johns Road

RG45BP

Amersham Road

RG48BU

Gosbrook Road

RG48ED

Gosbrook Road

RG45BJ

Eccles Close

RG45LE

Lower Henley Road

RG48BN

Gosbrook Road

RG48EL

Champion Road

RG45DT

Donegal Close

RG48EQ

Abbotsmead Place

Data Sources

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