Postcode RG4 5JX is located in an urban city, within the Thames ward of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Lower Caversham area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 76.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Lower Caversham is £61,500 per year. The nearest station is Reading located about 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Kings Meadow.
Lower Caversham has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,836 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Lower Caversham has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 76.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 38.4% 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 of residents in Lower Caversham is £61,500 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 96 ft away from RG4 5JX.
Lower Caversham near RG4 5JX has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Reading located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Reading | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Reading |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Kings Meadow | Large | Walking directions to Kings Meadow |
| 0.3 mi | Hills Meadow | Large | Walking directions to Hills Meadow |
| 0.3 mi | Amersham Road Estate Park | Small | Walking directions to Amersham Road Estate Park |
Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £355,000 in Thames area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,500 up to £590,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 40 | £280,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £505,000 |
| Terraced | 53 | £380,000 |
10 year median price trend in Thames
In the RG4 5JX postcode area, located within Lower Caversham, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG4 5JX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Extra | Napier Road, Reading, RG1 8DF | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco | Napier Road, Reading, RG1 8DF | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Reading, RG4 8EB | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | 100 South View Avenue, Reading, RG4 5BB | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Reading, RG4 8DW | Walking directions to Londis |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.