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RG4 5EU

Derby Road

Caversham

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Detailed insights for RG4 5EU

Overview

Postcode RG4 5EU is located in an urban city, within the Caversham area of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Caversham Balmore Park area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 17.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 79% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Caversham Balmore Park is £76,198 per year. The median sale price in Caversham is £405,000 (around £459 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £330,625 and £490,500. The nearest station is Reading, about 1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Balmore Walk.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
17
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

1/10

Caversham Balmore Park has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 32,997 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 1% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Caversham Balmore Park has a very low crime rate, with approximately 17.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Caversham Balmore Park is £76,198 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 63 ft away from RG4 5EU.

Flood risk

No risk

Caversham Balmore Park near RG4 5EU 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RG4 5EU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBalmore WalkLargeWalking directions to Balmore Walk

Area Profile

Population
360
Population density
3,389.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
4.79(-61%)
Violence and sexual offences
4.19(-87%)
Vehicle crime
4.19(+13%)
Other theft
2.99(-47%)
Shoplifting
2.39(-70%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
274
76.11%
Indian
19
5.28%
Other White
15
4.17%
Chinese
12
3.33%
White and Asian (mixed)
8
2.22%
Total population: 360

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
149
55.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
13.01%
Level 3 (A level)
30
11.15%
No qualifications
19
7.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
7.06%
Total 16+ residents: 269

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
65
47.1%
Owns with a mortgage
55
39.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
10.14%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.17%
Social rents from council
1
0.72%
Total households: 138

Property prices in Caversham

Median price: £405,000
Price per sq ft: £459
Sales (last 12 months): 140
Typical range (middle 50%): £331K – £491K

Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £405,000 (about £459 per square foot) in Caversham area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £995,000.

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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£677,500£490
Semi-Detached37£500,000£494
Terraced57£407,000£471
Flats38£251,500£386

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Caversham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Caversham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£554,000£242,500£387,475£341,250
2017£635,000£252,500£430,000£349,500
2018£575,000£250,000£475,000£356,500
2019£642,500£233,000£433,750£340,000
2020£871,000£251,500£450,000£350,000
2021£735,000£253,000£455,500£360,000
2022£849,500£247,500£538,000£403,000
2023£700,000£265,000£545,000£415,000
2024£760,000£245,000£480,000£385,000
2025£670,000£250,000£505,000£402,500
2026£717,500£241,500£501,500£413,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Caversham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Caversham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£450£359£427£405
2017£447£400£410£413
2018£440£380£419£423
2019£438£366£415£395
2020£384£406£429£415
2021£481£388£450£427
2022£505£384£532£465
2023£465£394£487£476
2024£482£399£452£471
2025£525£391£486£479
2026£566£379£496£465
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Caversham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG4 5EU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG4 5EU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Mar 20267, George Close, Reading, RG4 5EWFlatsLeasehold£300,000
16 Dec 20258, George Close, Reading, RG4 5EWFlatsLeasehold£215,000
24 Oct 20259, Moss Close, Reading, RG4 5HHTerracedFreehold£433,000
30 Jun 202638, Field View, Reading, RG4 5HDFlatsLeasehold£237,000
15 Jun 202621, Chiltern Road, Reading, RG4 5HRSemi-DetachedFreehold£513,000

Schools

In the RG4 5EU postcode area, located within Caversham Balmore Park, there are 7 primary and 1 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 5EU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miNot applicableCaversham Preparatory SchoolOther independent school
0.3 miNot applicableChiltern Nursery Nurse Training SchoolMiscellaneous
0.3 miNot applicableQueen Anne's SchoolOther independent school

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RG4 5EU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RG4 5EU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miShop Inn114 Henley Road, Reading, RG4 6DHWalking directions to Shop Inn
0.2 miCo-op Food124 Henley Road, Reading, RG4 6DHWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miThe Co-operative Food100 South View Avenue, Reading, RG4 5BBWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.4 miLondis182 Henley Road, Reading, RG4 5DLWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miLondis286 Gosbrook Road, Reading, RG4 8EBWalking directions to Londis

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Reading district.

Band A£1,742
Band B£2,032
Band C£2,322
Band D£2,613
Band E£3,193
Band F£3,774
Band G£4,355
Band H£5,226

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for RG4 5EU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jacopo Lanzoni

Caversham - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Matt Rodda

Reading Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictReadingE06000038
Parliamentary ConstituencyReading CentralE14001438
WardCavershamE05013866
ParishReading, unparished areaE43000031
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Caversham Balmore ParkE02003391
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Reading 003EE01016429
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced2009-02-01

Frequently asked questions about RG4 5EU

Is RG4 5EU (Caversham Balmore Park) safe?

The area around RG4 5EU records about 17 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near RG4 5EU?

The median sale price around RG4 5EU in Caversham is £405,000 (about £459 per square foot) based on 140 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RG4 5EU?

There are 13 schools close to RG4 5EU, including Caversham Preparatory School, Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School and Queen Anne's School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around RG4 5EU?

RG4 5EU scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 32,997 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents RG4 5EU (Caversham Balmore Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Reading Central covering RG4 5EU is Matt Rodda (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jacopo Lanzoni (Labour Party).