Property profile

18Ilkley Road, Caversham

RG4 7BD

Caversham Heights

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Map showing 18, Ilkley Road, Caversham, Reading

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Estimated sale price

£715,000

Detached sold in Caversham Heights

The box shows the middle 50% of detached sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold07 Aug 2026
£745,000Change since last sale: −£29,000 (−3.9%)
Annualised change
−19% per yearReading annualised change (detached) since 2026: −13% per yearThis property's value fell faster than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £531 per sq ft
£398 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£132 per sq ft (−25%)
Local sold pricesMedian for detached in Caversham Heights
£732,500Estimate vs local median: −£16,000 (−2.2%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction period1967-1975
Floor area167 m² / 1,798 sq ft
Rooms6 habitable / 6 heated
EPC ratingE
EPC inspection31 Jan 2018

Sales history

DatePriceChange
07 Aug 2026£745,000+188%
08 Feb 2002£259,000-

Local market

Property prices in Caversham Heights

Median price: £615,000
Price per sq ft: £474
Sales (last 12 months): 107
Typical range (middle 50%): £488K – £749K

Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £615,000 (about £474 per square foot) in Caversham Heights area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £2,179,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Caversham Heights over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached48£732,500£531
Semi-Detached30£632,500£521
Terraced10£437,500£446
Flats19£281,000£429

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Caversham Heights

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Caversham Heights.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£665,000£239,950£470,000£395,000
2017£668,750£320,000£520,000£361,475
2018£660,000£267,500£497,500£332,500
2019£685,000£340,000£480,000£335,000
2020£631,000£373,000£517,000£342,000
2021£700,000£299,950£560,000£369,319
2022£787,000£365,000£622,500£394,000
2023£825,107£345,150£546,500£378,000
2024£730,000£341,500£610,000£485,000
2025£790,000£323,250£625,000£405,000
2026£710,000£255,250£625,000£440,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Caversham Heights.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Caversham Heights.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£453£471£438£365
2017£450£415£445£401
2018£430£431£412£384
2019£437£481£418£359
2020£429£454£434£363
2021£470£474£469£379
2022£526£484£539£453
2023£505£465£523£429
2024£507£461£501£449
2025£554£432£524£419
2026£491£418£525£444
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Caversham Heights.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Caversham Heights in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG4 7BD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG4 7BD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Aug 202618, Ilkley Road, Reading, RG4 7BDDetachedFreehold£745,000
13 Nov 202525, Ilkley Road, Reading, RG4 7BDSemi-DetachedFreehold£570,000
22 Oct 202533, Matlock Road, Reading, RG4 7BPSemi-DetachedFreehold£806,000
28 Aug 202514, Matlock Road, Reading, RG4 7BSSemi-DetachedFreehold£752,690
21 Aug 202550, Matlock Road, Reading, RG4 7BSSemi-DetachedFreehold£700,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
3, Ilkley Road, Caversham, ReadingFreehold136 m²£582,500 (2009)
5, Ilkley Road, Caversham, ReadingFreehold181 m²£1,085,000 (2020)
8 Ilkley Road, Caversham, ReadingFreehold213 m²£975,000 (2022)
12 Ilkley Road, Caversham, ReadingFreehold236 m²£1,175,000 (2024)
14 Ilkley Road, Caversham, Reading-109 m²-
16 Ilkley Road, Caversham, Reading, ReadingFreehold170 m²£790,000 (2021)
19, Ilkley Road, Caversham, ReadingFreehold115 m²£375,000 (2010)
23, Ilkley Road, Caversham, ReadingFreehold181 m²£470,000 (2010)
25 Ilkley Road, Caversham, ReadingFreehold101 m²£570,000 (2025)

Area insights for RG4 7BD

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Overview

Postcode RG4 7BD is located in an urban city, within the Caversham Heights area of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Caversham Heights area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 15.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 82% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Caversham Heights is £89,340 per year. The median sale price in Caversham Heights is £615,000 (around £474 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £487,500 and £748,845. The nearest station is Reading, about 1.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Thames Side Promenade.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
15
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

1/10

Caversham Heights has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 33,446 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 1% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Caversham Heights has a very low crime rate, with approximately 15.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 1.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Caversham Heights is £89,340 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 267 ft away from RG4 7BD.

Flood risk

No risk

Caversham Heights near RG4 7BD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Reading located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RG4 7BD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miThames Side PromenadeLargeWalking directions to Thames Side Promenade
0.3 miMapledurham Playing FieldsLargeWalking directions to Mapledurham Playing Fields

Area Profile

Population
374
Population density
5,054.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
5.5(-83%)
Vehicle crime
3.44(-7%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.75(-57%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.06(-83%)
Public order
1.38(-77%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
295
78.67%
Other White
20
5.33%
Indian
17
4.53%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
1.87%
Chinese
6
1.6%
Total population: 375

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
201
67.91%
Level 3 (A level)
34
11.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
7.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
5.41%
No qualifications
13
4.39%
Total 16+ residents: 296

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
67
50.76%
Owns with a mortgage
58
43.94%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
4.55%
Other social rented
1
0.76%
Total households: 132

Schools

In the RG4 7BD postcode area, located within Caversham Heights, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for RG4 7BD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miPrimaryThe Heights Primary SchoolFree schools
0.5 miPrimaryCaversham Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.7 miSecondaryRiver AcademyFree schools

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RG4 7BD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RG4 7BD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miWoodcote Way News30 Woodcote Way, Reading, RG4 7HJWalking directions to Woodcote Way News
0.5 miConisboro StoresConisboro Avenue, Reading, RG4 7JEWalking directions to Conisboro Stores