Postcode RG4 5LY 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 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 0.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 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 5.9% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RG4 5LY.
Lower Caversham near RG4 5LY has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £428,000 in Caversham area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,500 up to £1,600,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £725,500 |
| Flats | 29 | £245,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 41 | £490,000 |
| Terraced | 45 | £393,000 |
10 years price trend in Caversham
In the RG4 5LY postcode area, located within Lower Caversham, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Red Cow | Star Road, Reading, RG4 5BG | |
| 0.4 mi | Travellers Rest | Henley Road, Reading, RG4 5DL |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.