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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 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

RG45EA

Cromwell Road

RG48BN

Gosbrook Road

RG48AY

Church Street

RG45BU

Star Road

RG45LR

Rhine Close

RG45AU

Montague Street

RG45DQ

Caversham

RG45BT

Star Road

RG48BT

Gosbrook Road

RG45NA

Amersham Road

RG45AF

Southview Park

RG45AN

St Johns Road

RG48HH

Westfield Road

RG48JH

Chester Street

RG45DT

Donegal Close

RG45AD

South View Avenue

RG45AY

Briants Avenue

RG48HW

Oxford Street

RG45AS

Briants Avenue

RG45DS

South View Avenue

RG48DN

Queens Road

RG48EU

Archway Road

RG45AR

Briants Avenue

RG48JB

Prospect Street

RG48BD

The Willows

RG48DW

Thames

RG46DS

Henley Road

RG48BU

Gosbrook Road

RG48JJ

Short Street

RG45BX

Star Road

RG45BS

Star Road

RG45BE

Star Road

RG48EY

The Causeway

RG45DB

Rothwell Walk

RG45EE

Elmleigh Court

RG46DB

Waller Court

RG48HY

South Street

RG48JL

Prospect Street

RG48BX

St Stephens Close

RG48BF

Elliots Way

RG45AB

South View Avenue

RG48AE

Bridge Street

RG45AT

Nelson Road

RG48EP

Thames

RG48EX

Mill Green

RG45LQ

Mead Close

RG48JA

North Street

RG45LZ

Dickens Close

Data Sources

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