Postcode RG4 8BN 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 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 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 Balmore Walk.
Lower Caversham has a low 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 81.9 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 8BN.
Lower Caversham near RG4 8BN has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Reading located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Reading | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Reading |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Balmore Walk | Large | Walking directions to Balmore Walk |
| 0.2 mi | Christchurch Meadows | Large | Walking directions to Christchurch Meadows |
| 0.3 mi | Hills Meadow | Large | Walking directions to Hills Meadow |
Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £336,250 (about £425 per square foot) in Thames area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,000 up to £836,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £565,000 | £495 |
| Terraced | 46 | £385,000 | £458 |
| Flats | 52 | £271,250 | £387 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £282,500 | £402,500 | £351,000 |
| 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 | £385,000 |
| 2026 | £285,000 | £441,250 | £375,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £388 | £293 | £408 |
| 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 | £361 | £465 | £447 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG4 8BN.
In the RG4 8BN postcode area, located within Lower Caversham, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG4 8BN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Smith News | Gosbrook Road, Reading, RG4 8BN | Walking directions to Smith News |
| 0.2 mi | Corner Store | Gosbrook Road, Reading, RG4 8BL | Walking directions to Corner Store |
| 0.2 mi | Waitrose | 51 Church Street, Reading, RG4 8AY | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Reading, RG4 8DW | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 39 Church Street, Reading, RG4 8BA | Walking directions to Iceland |
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.
Elected local representatives for RG4 8BN, 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 8BN 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 8BN in Lower Caversham is £336,250 (about £425 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to RG4 8BN, including Thameside Primary School (Good), St Anne's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Queen Anne's School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RG4 8BN is Reading, about 861 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.
RG4 8BN scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,431 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 8BN is Matt Rodda (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Graham Clarke (Green Party).
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.