Postcode RG4 8BE is located in an urban city, within the Thames area of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Lower Caversham area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lower Caversham is £66,535 per year. The median sale price in Thames is £325,000 (around £422 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £268,500 and £395,000. The nearest station is Reading, about 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Christchurch Meadows.
Lower Caversham has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,036 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 24% least deprived areas in England.
Lower Caversham has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.6% 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 per household in Lower Caversham is £66,535 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 106 ft away from RG4 8BE.
Lower Caversham near RG4 8BE 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Reading | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Reading |
| 1 mi | Reading West | N/A | Walking directions to Reading West |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Christchurch Meadows | Large | Walking directions to Christchurch Meadows |
| 0.4 mi | Hills Meadow | Large | Walking directions to Hills Meadow |
| 0.3 mi | Caversham Court Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Caversham Court Gardens |
Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 (about £422 per square foot) in Thames area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,000 up to £836,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £540,000 | £486 |
| Terraced | 50 | £385,000 | £446 |
| Flats | 57 | £267,000 | £387 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £296,250 | £402,500 | £355,000 |
| 2017 | £290,000 | £440,000 | £335,000 |
| 2018 | £270,000 | £408,500 | £336,500 |
| 2019 | £301,000 | £435,000 | £345,000 |
| 2020 | £265,000 | £453,000 | £360,000 |
| 2021 | £286,500 | £489,500 | £354,500 |
| 2022 | £370,000 | £482,500 | £404,000 |
| 2023 | £360,450 | £488,739 | £415,000 |
| 2024 | £273,750 | £435,650 | £359,500 |
| 2025 | £275,000 | £530,000 | £387,500 |
| 2026 | £267,000 | £535,000 | £375,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £399 | £293 | £414 |
| 2017 | £423 | £426 | £401 |
| 2018 | £412 | £427 | £414 |
| 2019 | £399 | £546 | £382 |
| 2020 | £370 | £415 | £400 |
| 2021 | £392 | £400 | £422 |
| 2022 | £530 | £430 | £459 |
| 2023 | £573 | £485 | £437 |
| 2024 | £387 | £488 | £438 |
| 2025 | £392 | £495 | £462 |
| 2026 | £357 | £497 | £437 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG4 8BE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sept 2025 | 4, Crendon Court, Reading, RG4 8BE | Flats | Leasehold | £250,000 | |
| 04 Sept 2025 | 5, Claydon Court, Reading, RG4 8BQ | Flats | Leasehold | £215,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2026 | 23, The Willows, Reading, RG4 8BD | Flats | Leasehold | £265,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2026 | 40, The Willows, Reading, RG4 8BD | Terraced | Freehold | £335,000 | |
| 20 Apr 2026 | 45, The Willows, Reading, RG4 8BD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £545,000 |
In the RG4 8BE postcode area, located within Lower Caversham, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Thameside Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 2 Mar 2016. | |
Thameside Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 2 Mar 2016
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | E P Collier Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Feb 2023. | |
E P Collier Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 7 Feb 2023
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Anne's Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Nov 2015. | |
St Anne's Catholic Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 5 Nov 2015
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14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RG4 8BE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 39 Church Street, Reading, RG4 8BA | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Waitrose | 51 Church Street, Reading, RG4 8AY | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.2 mi | Caversham Road Stores | Waterman Place, Reading, RG1 8DN | Walking directions to Caversham Road Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | 163-165 Caversham Road, Reading, RG1 8BB | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 18-20 Church Street, Reading, RG4 8AU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Reading district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for RG4 8BE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David Graham Clarke
Thames - Elected 7 May 2026
Matt Rodda
Reading Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RG4 8BE records about 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around RG4 8BE in Thames is £325,000 (about £422 per square foot) based on 115 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to RG4 8BE, including Thameside Primary School (Good), E P Collier Primary School (Good) and St Anne's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to RG4 8BE is Reading, about 748 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.
RG4 8BE scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,036 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Reading Central covering RG4 8BE is Matt Rodda (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Graham Clarke (Green Party).