Postcode RG4 8BJ is located in an urban city, within the Thames ward of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Lower Caversham area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Lower Caversham is £66,535 per year. The nearest station is Reading located about 0.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Christchurch Meadows.
Lower Caversham has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,431 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.
Lower Caversham has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.1% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RG4 8BJ.
Lower Caversham near RG4 8BJ 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Reading | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Reading |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Christchurch Meadows | Large | Walking directions to Christchurch Meadows |
| 0.5 mi | Kings Meadow | Large | Walking directions to Kings Meadow |
| 0.3 mi | Hills Meadow | Large | Walking directions to Hills Meadow |
Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £356,250 in Thames area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,500 up to £590,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 40 | £275,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £505,000 |
| Terraced | 48 | £391,250 |
10 year median price trend in Thames
In the RG4 8BJ postcode area, located within Lower Caversham, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG4 8BJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Corner Store | Gosbrook Road, Reading, RG4 8BL | Walking directions to Corner Store |
| 0.1 mi | Smith News | Gosbrook Road, Reading, RG4 8BN | Walking directions to Smith News |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Reading, RG4 8EB | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Reading, RG4 8DW | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 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.