Postcode RG4 8EG 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47.8 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 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Christchurch Meadows.
Lower Caversham has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,480 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Lower Caversham has a low crime rate, with approximately 47.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 13.4% 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 8EG.
Lower Caversham near RG4 8EG 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Reading | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Reading |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Christchurch Meadows | Large | Walking directions to Christchurch Meadows |
| 0.3 mi | Kings Meadow | Large | Walking directions to Kings Meadow |
| 0.3 mi | Hills Meadow | Large | Walking directions to Hills Meadow |
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 8EG postcode area, located within Lower Caversham, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG4 8EG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Reading, RG4 8EB | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | 100 South View Avenue, Reading, RG4 5BB | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.2 mi | Corner Store | Gosbrook Road, Reading, RG4 8BL | Walking directions to Corner Store |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Reading, RG4 8DW | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Shop Inn | Chiltern Road, Reading, RG4 6DH | Walking directions to Shop Inn |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.