Grass Hill, Caversham, Reading
House prices, sold prices and local information for RG4 7TJ.
At a glance
3 property sales on Grass Hill, Caversham, Reading have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2023. The most recent sale was on 30 May 2025. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £1,445,000. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2023; 0 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Grass Hill compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Grass Hill has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all RG4 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £1,445,000 | 30 May 2025 |
Sold prices on Grass Hill
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lime House, Grass Hill RG4 7TJ | 30 May 2025 | £1,595,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Arctic House, Grass Hill RG4 7TJ | 30 Oct 2023 | £1,580,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 6, Grass Hill RG4 7TJ | 2 Jun 2023 | £1,160,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 5, Grass Hill RG4 7TJ | 19 Oct 2021 | £475,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Kilmory, Grass Hill RG4 7TJ | 19 Oct 2021 | £475,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 5, Grass Hill RG4 7TJ | 22 Dec 2017 | £865,000 | Detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 5, Grass Hill | £865,000 (Dec 2017) → £475,000 (Oct 2021) | -45% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Grass Hill
Crime
263 crimes were reported within about a mile of Grass Hill in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 87 |
| Other theft | 39 |
| Public order | 31 |
| Drugs | 23 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 15 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Grass Hill is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Thames at Reading and Caversham Flood warning area
- River Thames from Mapledurham to Sonning Flood alert area
- Properties closest to the River Thames from Scours Lane, Reading to Caversham Lakes Flood warning area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Grass Hill
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Academy 373 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| The Heights Primary School 353 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Caversham Primary School 414 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| E P Collier Primary School 352 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Thameside Primary School 322 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Queen Anne's School 327 pupils | Other independent school Church of England | 11–19 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Civitas Academy 374 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Caversham Preparatory School 68 pupils | Other independent school | 3–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Reading West station 1.0 mi · 21 min walk
- Reading station 1.1 mi · 22 min walk
- Reading station 1.1 mi · 22 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Highmoor Road Church (Adj, Highmoor Road) 3 min walk
- Highmoor Road Church (Opp, Highmoor Road) 3 min walk
- Blossom Road (opp, St Peters Hill) 4 min walk
- Blossom Road (adj, St Peters Hill) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Balmore Park Surgery
59A Hemdean Road, Caversham, Reading · 0.7 mi - Western Elms & Circuit Lane Surgeries
Western Elms Lodge, Western Elms Avenue, Reading · 1.0 mi - Chatham Street Surgery
121 Chatham Street, Reading · 1.1 mi - Emmer Green Surgery
4 St. Barnabas Road, Emmer Green, Reading · 1.1 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 10 of 10 · Crime: decile 10 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 91.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 8.2% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 0.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 512 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 19.4% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 62.3% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 18.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,456 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 92% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 92% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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