St Anne's Road Caversham, Reading
64 addresses across 3 postcodes (RG4), about 260 m long, classed as a minor road. USRN 31001206.
- Energy: 40 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 21, E: 14, F: 2).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Reading costs £2,613 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Reading, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Caversham Court Gardens, is about 130 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 40 to 53 m above sea level.
- Noise: 13 of its 64 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Balmore Park Surgery, about 420 m (0.3 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 840 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 66% of households owned their home and 64% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 114 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
40 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 150 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (19); Flat (14); House, detached (5). Built: 1900-1929 (30); before 1900 (6); 1930-1949 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (19); rented (private) (10); rented (social) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (28 addresses)
- 3, St. Annes Road, Caversham
- 7, St. Annes Road, Caversham
- 8, St. Annes Road, Caversham
- 13, St. Annes Road, Caversham
- 18, St. Annes Road, Caversham
- 19, St. Annes Road, Caversham
- 21, St. Annes Road, Caversham
- 24, St. Annes Road, Caversham
- 26, St. Annes Road, Caversham
- 28, St. Annes Road, Caversham
- 29, St. Annes Road, Caversham
- 31, St. Annes Road, Caversham
- 32, St. Annes Road, Caversham
- 36a, St. Annes Road, Caversham
- 40, St. Annes Road, Caversham
- 42, St. Annes Road, Caversham
- 44, St. Annes Road, Caversham
- 48, St. Annes Road, Caversham
- 52, St. Annes Road, Caversham
- 54, St. Annes Road, Caversham
- Flat, 44, St. Annes Road, Caversham
- Flat 1, 14 St. Annes Road
- Flat 1, 16 St. Annes Road, Caversham
- Flat 2, 14 St. Annes Road, Caversham
- Flat 2, 16 St. Annes Road, Caversham
- Flat 3, 14 St. Annes Road, Caversham
- Flat 3, 16 St. Annes Road, Caversham
- Flat 4, 14 St. Annes Road, Caversham
Council tax
What each band costs in Reading in 2026-27: Band D £2,613 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,742 | £2,032 | £2,322 | £2,613 | £3,193 | £3,774 | £4,355 | £5,226 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (34% of about 1,660 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 5.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- 1-5, CHURCH ROAD, grade II
- 16, CHURCH ROAD, grade II
- 2 and 4, CHURCH STREET, grade II
- ST ANNE'S WELL HEAD AND DRINKING BOWL, grade II
- VALENTINE COTTAGE, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 2 Priory Avenue, Caversham, Reading: up to 6 homes, permissioned (140 m)
- St Martin's Precinct, Church Street, Caversham, Reading: up to 40 homes, permissioned (320 m)
- Reading University Boat Club, Thames Promenade, Caversham, Reading: up to 25 homes, not permissioned (340 m)
- 4 Kidmore Road, Caversham, Reading: up to 8 homes, permissioned (440 m (0.3 miles))
- Rose Kiln Lane Court, Rose Kiln Lane, Reading: up to 38 homes, permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- 2 Ross Road and part of Meadow Road, Reading: up to 60 homes, not permissioned (680 m (0.4 miles))
- Great Brigham's Mead, Vastern Road, Reading: up to 110 homes, permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
- West of Caversham Road, Caversham Road, Reading: up to 115 homes, not permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 5 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 22 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 1 low and 0 very low.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| RG4 7PA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| RG4 7PB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| RG4 7AA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 5 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 64 addresses are between 40 m and 53 m above sea level (45 m on average); the ground rises about 12 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RG4 7AA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RG4 7PA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RG4 7PB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Reading 14 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Reading West 482,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | |
| Tilehurst 385,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 42 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Church Street Caversham | 170 m |
| Bus or coach station | Reading Rail Station - buses | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Car parks | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Allocated car park space on Blossom Road, RG4 | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Apcoa Charging Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 36 km (22 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Balmore Park Surgery | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 230 m |
| NHS dentists | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 20 Bridge Street (Dental Surgery) | 170 m |
| Hospital | Battle Hospital | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | Thames Valley Police | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 180 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Caversham Court Gardens 1.0 ha | 130 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 6.4 ha | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 540 m² | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Christchurch Meadows 11 ha | 330 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Caversham Court Allotments 4,250 m² | 290 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 7.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Peter, a listed building (Grade II*), 220 m west. 28 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Peter | Listed building, Grade II* | 220 m west |
| Caversham Court | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 220 m west |
| The Forbury Garden | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Reading Abbey: a Cluniac and Benedictine monastery and Civil War earthwork. | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| High Bridge | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Piper's Island | Island | 320 m south |
| Fry's Island | Island | 690 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Beech Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north |
| View Island | Island | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Holy Brook | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| Gravel Hill | Hill | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 13 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 51 | 64 |
13 of the street's 64 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Reading: see them on the Reading page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thameside Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Caversham Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| E P Collier Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| River Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| New Bridge Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Civitas Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Oxford Road Community School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| The Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| The Heights Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Caversham Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Exceptional; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Collective Caversham Ltd RG4 7AA | Retailers - other | 70 m | 4 Good | 19 Jun 2026 |
| AntonioMaria RG4 7AG | Mobile caterer | 90 m | 4 Good | 9 Apr 2026 |
| The Griffin RG4 7AD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 m | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Thai Table RG4 7AD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| The Tea Kiosk at Caversham Court Gardens RG4 7AD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Tesco Express RG4 8AU | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 180 m | 5 Very good | 9 Feb 2025 |
| Lebanese Village Reading RG4 8AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Alto Lounge RG4 8AU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Pathaan's (Ground Floor) RG4 8AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Spill Bar RG4 8BA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 230 m | 4 Good | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Warings Craft Bakers RG4 8AU | Retailers - other | 230 m | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Costa Coffee RG4 8BA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Vegivores RG4 8BA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Iceland RG4 8BA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 260 m | 5 Very good | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Boots RG4 8BA | Retailers - other | 260 m | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 26 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 |
| Public order | 15 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Burglary | 7 |
| Drugs | 6 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Church Street (36); On or near Petrol Station (20); On or near Clifton Park Road (14); On or near Bridge Street (11); On or near Rectory Road (11).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 66% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 36% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 31% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 64% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 24% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 65% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 20% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 73% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 64% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 7% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 8 to 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- RG4 7PA: 56 addresses
- RG4 7PB: 7 addresses of 8 in the postcode
- RG4 7AA: 1 address of 55 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Auburn Court · Church Road · Priory Avenue · Buck Side · Clifton Park Road · Woodrow Court · Bridge Street · Priest Hill · Church Street · Rectory Road · Promenade Road · Hemdean Hill
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.