Postcode RG4 7LS is located in an urban city, within the Caversham Heights ward of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Caversham Balmore Park area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 34.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Caversham Balmore Park is £76,198 per year. The nearest station is Reading located about 1.0 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Thames Side Promenade.
Caversham Balmore Park has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,727 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 13% least deprived areas in England.
Caversham Balmore Park has a low crime rate, with approximately 34.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.2% 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.
The average income per household in Caversham Balmore Park is £76,198 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RG4 7LS.
Caversham Balmore Park near RG4 7LS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Reading located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Reading | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Reading |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Thames Side Promenade | Large | Walking directions to Thames Side Promenade |
| 0.4 mi | Balmore Walk | Large | Walking directions to Balmore Walk |
| 0.3 mi | Caversham Court Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Caversham Court Gardens |
Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £645,000 in Caversham Heights area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £1,650,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 43 | £775,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £265,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £620,000 |
| Terraced | 9 | £390,000 |
10 year median price trend in Caversham Heights
In the RG4 7LS postcode area, located within Caversham Balmore Park, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG4 7LS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | H. K. Stores | Hemdean Road, Reading, RG4 7SU | Walking directions to H. K. Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 18-20 Church Street, Reading, RG4 8AU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | 320 Hemdean Road, Reading, RG4 7QS | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | Church Street, Reading, RG4 8BA | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Waitrose | Church Street, Reading, RG4 8AY | Walking directions to Waitrose |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.