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RG4 8DN

Queens Road

Thames

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Overview

Postcode RG4 8DN 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 very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% below 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 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Christchurch Meadows.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
3.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Lower Caversham has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,087 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Lower Caversham has an average crime rate, with approximately 63 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.9%

Approximately 3.9% 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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Lower Caversham is £66,535 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RG4 8DN.

Flood risk

Medium

Lower Caversham near RG4 8DN has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Reading located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RG4 8DN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Reading

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Reading

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RG4 8DN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miChristchurch MeadowsLargeWalking directions to Christchurch Meadows
0.3 miKings MeadowLargeWalking directions to Kings Meadow
0.1 miHills MeadowLargeWalking directions to Hills Meadow

Area Profile

Population
341
Population density
2,271.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.02(-5%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.89(+29%)
Other theft
13.54(+141%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.47(0%)
Burglary
4.12(+58%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
215
62.87%
Other White
69
20.18%
Chinese
9
2.63%
Indian
9
2.63%
Irish
9
2.63%
Total population: 342

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
195
66.55%
Level 3 (A level)
44
15.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
6.14%
No qualifications
17
5.8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
9
3.07%
Total 16+ residents: 293

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
60
39.47%
Owns outright
42
27.63%
Owns with a mortgage
37
24.34%
Other forms of private rent
7
4.61%
Social rents from council
3
1.97%
Total households: 152

Property prices in Thames

Median price£336,250
Price per sq ft£425
Sales (last 12 months)104
Typical range (middle 50%)£272K – £396K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Thames over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached6£565,000£495
Terraced46£385,000£458
Flats52£271,250£387

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Thames

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thames.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thames.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Thames.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Thames.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Thames in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG4 8DN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG4 8DN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Apr 2026101, Queens Road, Reading, RG4 8DNTerracedFreehold£375,000
19 Dec 2025131, Queens Road, Reading, RG4 8DNTerracedFreehold£395,000
22 Aug 202521, Queens Road, Reading, RG4 8DNTerracedFreehold£355,000
21 Mar 202513, Queens Road, Reading, RG4 8DNTerracedFreehold£350,000
07 Mar 202575, Queens Road, Reading, RG4 8DNTerracedFreehold£385,000

Schools

In the RG4 8DN postcode area, located within Lower Caversham, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RG4 8DN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Anne's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miNurseryNew Bridge Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryThameside Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG4 8DN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RG4 8DN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLondisReading, RG4 8DWWalking directions to Londis
0.1 miLondisReading, RG4 8EBWalking directions to Londis
0.1 miCorner StoreGosbrook Road, Reading, RG4 8BLWalking directions to Corner Store
0.3 miSmith NewsGosbrook Road, Reading, RG4 8BNWalking directions to Smith News
0.3 miThe Co-operative Food100 South View Avenue, Reading, RG4 5BBWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

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 8DN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David Graham Clarke

Thames - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Matt Rodda

Reading Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictReadingE06000038
Parliamentary ConstituencyReading CentralE14001438
WardThamesE05013877
ParishReading, unparished areaE43000031
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Lower CavershamE02003392
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Reading 004CE01016365
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about RG4 8DN

Is RG4 8DN (Lower Caversham) safe?

The area around RG4 8DN records about 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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.

What is the average house price near RG4 8DN?

The median sale price around RG4 8DN in Lower Caversham is £336,250 (about £425 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RG4 8DN?

There are 18 schools close to RG4 8DN, including St Anne's Catholic Primary School (Good), New Bridge Nursery School (Outstanding) and Thameside Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to RG4 8DN?

The closest station to RG4 8DN is Reading, about 822 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.

How deprived is the area around RG4 8DN?

RG4 8DN scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,087 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents RG4 8DN (Lower Caversham) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Reading Central covering RG4 8DN is Matt Rodda (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Graham Clarke (Green 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.