Postcode RG4 8BX 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 91.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Lower Caversham is £61,500 per year. The nearest station is Reading located about 0.4 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 91.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Lower Caversham is £61,500 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RG4 8BX.
Lower Caversham near RG4 8BX 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Reading | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Reading |
| 1 mi | Reading West | N/A | Walking directions to Reading West |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Christchurch Meadows | Large | Walking directions to Christchurch Meadows |
| 0.4 mi | Hills Meadow | Large | Walking directions to Hills Meadow |
| 0.4 mi | Caversham Court Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Caversham Court Gardens |
Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £355,000 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 | £280,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £505,000 |
| Terraced | 53 | £380,000 |
10 year median price trend in Thames
In the RG4 8BX 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 8BX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Waitrose | Church Street, Reading, RG4 8AY | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Church Street, Reading, RG4 8BA | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Smith News | Gosbrook Road, Reading, RG4 8BN | Walking directions to Smith News |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | Caversham Road, Reading, RG1 8AU | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.2 mi | Your Local Green Grocers & Butcher | 153 Caversham Road, Reading, RG1 8AU | Walking directions to Your Local Green Grocers & Butcher |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.