Postcode RG4 5AF is located in an urban city, within the Caversham ward of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Lower Caversham area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 71.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Lower Caversham is £66,535 per year. The nearest station is Reading located about 0.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Kings Meadow.
Lower Caversham has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,917 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.
Lower Caversham has a high crime rate, with approximately 71.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Lower Caversham is £66,535 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RG4 5AF.
Lower Caversham near RG4 5AF has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Reading located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Reading | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Reading |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Kings Meadow | Large | Walking directions to Kings Meadow |
| 0.4 mi | Hills Meadow | Large | Walking directions to Hills Meadow |
| 0.5 mi | Amersham Road Estate Park | Small | Walking directions to Amersham Road Estate Park |
Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £415,000 in Caversham area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,500 up to £1,050,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £695,000 |
| Flats | 36 | £255,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 45 | £512,500 |
| Terraced | 48 | £402,500 |
10 year median price trend in Caversham
In the RG4 5AF postcode area, located within Lower Caversham, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG4 5AF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Co-operative Food | 100 South View Avenue, Reading, RG4 5BB | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Reading, RG4 8EB | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Shop Inn | 114 Henley Road, Reading, RG4 6DH | Walking directions to Shop Inn |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 124 Henley Road, Reading, RG4 6DH | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Corner Store | Gosbrook Road, Reading, RG4 8BL | Walking directions to Corner Store |
Annual council tax rates for Reading district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for RG4 5AF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jacopo Lanzoni
Caversham - Elected 7 May 2026
Matt Rodda
Reading Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.