Town Pop. 32,531

Living in Caversham: Liveability Score 69/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Caversham scores 69/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Healthcare is where Caversham most outperforms the national norm: 65/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 32/100 versus a median of 47/100.

No other settlement in the RG4 postcode district scores higher. Caversham leads all 8. That sits 19 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. Safety (88) and economic health (81) also clear 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: RG4 postcode district.

69
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
54.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 592 crimes
↓ 45% below national average
Shoplifting 331 crimes
↑ 31% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 171 crimes
↓ 65% below national average
Other theft 149 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 122 crimes
↓ 44% below national average
other 421 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Conference/Exhibition Centre 175 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 148 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 41 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 9.1 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 10.8 µg/m³
70
Green Space 49
Parks Ample 26
Sports Pitches Ample 7
Allotments Ample 8
Golf Courses Ample 5
Tennis Courts Ample 17
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Ample 9

Services

Schools
61
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 17 in area · 34 within 4km
2Outstanding11Good4Ungraded
  • Caversham Nursery SchoolNursery · inspected 2022
    Outstanding
  • New Bridge Nursery SchoolNursery · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Caversham Park Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Caversham Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Civitas AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • E P Collier Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Highdown School and Sixth Form CentreSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Anne's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St John's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St Martin's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
65
A&E departmentsRoyal Berkshire Hospital0.9 mi
Frimley Park Hospital13.5 mi
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital13.9 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
2 GP surgeries in area 10 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,322 patients per GP
4dentists4pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
70
Full fibre (FTTP)94.9%
available across Reading
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 668 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
81
Employment rate62.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.9%Unemployed2.8%Retired22%Student4.2%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial56.1%Skilled & technical28.3%Routine & elementary15.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.6%Level 3 (A levels)14.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)50%Apprenticeship4.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership73.8%
Among the least-deprived 17% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
32
Council tax Reading · 2026-27
A £1,742
B £2,032
C £2,323
D £2,613
E £3,194
F £3,774
G £4,355
H £5,226
Energy Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
65
Reading 1.2 mi
Reading West 1.8 mi
Tilehurst 2.6 mi
J11 M4 4.3 mi
J11 M4 4.5 mi
J12 M4 4.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
68
Pubs & Bars Ample 12
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 22
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 21
Retail Shopping Ample 87
Takeaways Adequate 10
Fitness Ample 16

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £450,000 202
Detached £685,000 45
Semi-detached £500,000 59
Terraced £405,000 58
Flat / Maisonette £255,500 40
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£236k £432k £633k £829k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Chalkhouse Green 45 1.4 mi away ⇄
Tokers Green 42 1.5 mi away ⇄
Reading 66 2.2 mi away ⇄
Kidmore End 45 2.4 mi away ⇄
Sonning 47 2.7 mi away ⇄
Binfield Heath 38 2.7 mi away ⇄
Sonning Common 52 3.1 mi away ⇄
Gallowstree Common 48 3.1 mi away ⇄
Woodley 68 3.5 mi away ⇄
Shiplake 49 3.5 mi away ⇄
Charvil 53 3.7 mi away ⇄
Rotherfield Peppard 53 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Caversham a nice place to live?

Yes, Caversham is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Caversham is 69/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Caversham?

Caversham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 1,786 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Caversham?

Among the top-rated schools in Caversham are Caversham Nursery School and New Bridge Nursery School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 17 rated schools in Caversham in total.

What are house prices like in Caversham?

The current median house price in Caversham is £450,000, around 58% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £685,000, semi-detached £500,000, terraced £405,000, flat £255,500. There were 202 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Caversham in context

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Postcode districts in Caversham

RG4 67 ⇄

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