Postcode RG4 8LX is located in an urban city, within the Caversham Heights ward of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Caversham Balmore Park area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 34.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Caversham Balmore Park is £76,198 per year. The nearest station is Reading located about 1.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Balmore Walk.
Caversham Balmore Park has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,727 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 13% least deprived areas in England.
Caversham Balmore Park has a low crime rate, with approximately 34.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 34.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Caversham Balmore Park is £76,198 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RG4 8LX.
Caversham Balmore Park near RG4 8LX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Reading located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Balmore Walk | Large | Walking directions to Balmore Walk |
| 0.1 mi | The Walled Garden | Small | Walking directions to The Walled Garden |
Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £645,000 in Caversham Heights area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £1,650,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 43 | £775,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £265,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £620,000 |
| Terraced | 9 | £390,000 |
10 year median price trend in Caversham Heights
In the RG4 8LX postcode area, located within Caversham Balmore Park, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG4 8LX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | True Food Community Co-op | Oak Grove, Reading, RG4 8AW | Walking directions to True Food Community Co-op |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | 320 Hemdean Road, Reading, RG4 7QS | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Buckingham Drive, Reading, RG4 8RZ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Budgens Emmer Green | 1-2 Cavendish Road, Reading, RG4 8XU | Walking directions to Budgens Emmer Green |
| 0.5 mi | Martin's Newsagent | Reading, RG4 8XW | Walking directions to Martin's Newsagent |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.