Postcode RG4 8DP 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 moderate crime levels, with around 63.0 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 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Christchurch Meadows.
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.
Lower Caversham has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 63.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Lower Caversham is £66,535 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RG4 8DP.
Lower Caversham near RG4 8DP has high flood risk (more than 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Christchurch Meadows | Large | Walking directions to Christchurch Meadows |
| 0.2 mi | Kings Meadow | Large | Walking directions to Kings Meadow |
| 0.2 mi | Hills Meadow | Large | Walking directions to Hills Meadow |
Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in Thames area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,500 up to £836,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 48 | £275,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £530,000 |
| Terraced | 51 | £390,000 |
10 year median price trend in Thames
In the RG4 8DP postcode area, located within Lower Caversham, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG4 8DP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Reading, RG4 8EB | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Reading, RG4 8DW | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Corner Store | Gosbrook Road, Reading, RG4 8BL | Walking directions to Corner Store |
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | 100 South View Avenue, Reading, RG4 5BB | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Extra | Napier Road, Reading, RG1 8DF | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
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 8DP, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.