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RG4 7QF

Hemdean Road

Caversham

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Detailed insights for RG4 7QF

Overview

Postcode RG4 7QF is located in an urban city, within the Caversham ward of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Caversham Balmore Park area. It has very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 50.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% 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 nearest station is Reading, about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Balmore Walk.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

1/10

Caversham Balmore Park has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,643 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 7% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Caversham Balmore Park has an average crime rate, with approximately 50.8 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 102 ft away from RG4 7QF.

Flood risk

No risk

Caversham Balmore Park near RG4 7QF 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RG4 7QF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Reading

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Reading

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RG4 7QF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBalmore WalkLargeWalking directions to Balmore Walk
0.3 miChristchurch MeadowsLargeWalking directions to Christchurch Meadows
0.3 miCaversham Court GardensSmallWalking directions to Caversham Court Gardens

Area Profile

Population
341
Population density
7,628.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
16.02(+101%)
Violence and sexual offences
15.32(-52%)
Public order
7.66(+26%)
Burglary
6.27(+141%)
Other theft
4.18(-25%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
244
71.14%
Other White
44
12.83%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
10
2.92%
White and Black African (mixed)
8
2.33%
Indian
7
2.04%
Total population: 343

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
165
59.57%
Level 3 (A level)
36
13%
No qualifications
24
8.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
7.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
5.05%
Total 16+ residents: 277

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
50
35.46%
Owns with a mortgage
46
32.62%
Owns outright
39
27.66%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.84%
Shared ownership
1
0.71%
Total households: 141

Property prices in Caversham

Median price£402,500
Price per sq ft£459
Sales (last 12 months)132
Typical range (middle 50%)£303K – £499K

Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £402,500 (about £459 per square foot) in Caversham area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,500 up to £1,050,000.

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
Detached10£720,500£508
Semi-Detached41£500,000£478
Terraced43£405,000£478
Flats38£245,000£381

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£245,000£389,950£349,975
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£400,000
2026£827,500£235,000£450,000£406,000
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£424£406
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£322£477£435
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 7QF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG4 7QF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Jan 202510, Rectory Road, Reading, RG4 7SHSemi-DetachedFreehold£490,000
28 Feb 2025Flat A, 2, Hemdean Road, Reading, RG4 7SXFlatsLeasehold£250,000
03 Jul 2025Flat 2, 2, Priory Avenue, Reading, RG4 7SEFlatsLeasehold£245,000
20 Jun 2025Flat 1, 2, Priory Avenue, Reading, RG4 7SEFlatsLeasehold£285,000
30 May 2025Flat 5, 2, Priory Avenue, Reading, RG4 7SEFlatsLeasehold£250,000

Schools

In the RG4 7QF postcode area, located within Caversham Balmore Park, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RG4 7QF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryThameside Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableHemdean House SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableQueen Anne's SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG4 7QF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RG4 7QF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miTesco Express18-20 Church Street, Reading, RG4 8AUWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miIceland39 Church Street, Reading, RG4 8BAWalking directions to Iceland
0.1 miWaitrose51 Church Street, Reading, RG4 8AYWalking directions to Waitrose
0.1 miH. K. Stores47 Hemdean Road, Caversham, Reading, RG4 7SYWalking directions to H. K. Stores
0.2 miSmith NewsGosbrook Road, Reading, RG4 8BNWalking directions to Smith News

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Reading district (2025-26).

Band A£1,658
Band B£1,934
Band C£2,211
Band D£2,487
Band E£3,040
Band F£3,592
Band G£4,145
Band H£4,974

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 7QF, 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 003AE01016364
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced2010-10-01

Frequently asked questions about RG4 7QF

Is RG4 7QF (Caversham Balmore Park) safe?

The area around RG4 7QF records about 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 violence and sexual offences, other theft and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near RG4 7QF?

The median sale price around RG4 7QF in Caversham Balmore Park is £402,500 (about £459 per square foot) based on 132 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RG4 7QF?

There are 13 schools close to RG4 7QF, including Thameside Primary School (Good), Hemdean House School and Queen Anne's School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to RG4 7QF?

The closest station to RG4 7QF is Reading, about 1,054 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.

How deprived is the area around RG4 7QF?

RG4 7QF scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 30,643 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents RG4 7QF (Caversham Balmore Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Reading Central covering RG4 7QF is Matt Rodda (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jacopo Lanzoni (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.