Postcode RG4 5LZ 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 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and no 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 32.0% 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 5LZ.
Lower Caversham near RG4 5LZ has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Kings Meadow | Large | Walking directions to Kings Meadow |
| 0.4 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 131 recent sales, the median property price is £428,300 in Caversham area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,500 up to £1,600,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £730,000 |
| Flats | 25 | £245,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £500,000 |
| Terraced | 46 | £396,750 |
10 year median price trend in Caversham
In the RG4 5LZ postcode area, located within Lower Caversham, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG4 5LZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | 100 South View Avenue, Reading, RG4 5BB | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Reading, RG4 8EB | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Best-one | 1A Nire Road, Reading, RG4 5LT | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Chiltern Road, Reading, RG4 6DH | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Shop Inn | Chiltern Road, Reading, RG4 6DH | Walking directions to Shop Inn |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.