Caversham vs Charvil
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Caversham is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 26% lower. Charvil has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Caversham
£504,204
Charvil
£683,121
Crime Rate
Caversham
95.7
Charvil
40.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Caversham
100.0%
Charvil
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Caversham
435.8
Charvil
402.4
EPC Rating
Caversham
71.3
Charvil
71.9
Median Income
Caversham
£36,987
Charvil
£37,982
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £504,204, Caversham undercuts Charvil (£683,121) by around 26% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Caversham is a flat at £267,554, while in Charvil it is a flat at £257,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 12% pricier in Caversham (£557,548 vs £500,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Charvil prices grew faster — 23% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCharvil has a crime rate of 40.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 138% lower than Caversham at 95.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Caversham is violent-crime, while in Charvil it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastSchool quality data is not fully available for both Caversham and Charvil. Caversham has 10 schools and Charvil has 0 schools.
Caversham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 10 schools (9 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Charvil School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Caversham | Charvil |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 0 |
| Primary | 9 | 0 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Caversham averages 435.8 Mbps – ahead of Charvil's 402.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.8% of premises in Caversham and 95.7% in Charvil. Gigabit availability stands at 84.7% in Caversham and 75.1% in Charvil.
Caversham is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (436 vs 402 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Charvil leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.9 (C), while Caversham averages 71.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,180 in Caversham and £1,169 in Charvil. 65.7% of homes in Caversham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.6% in Charvil.
Charvil has more energy-efficient housing — 69.6% reach band C or above, vs 65.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,982.3 in Charvil and £36,987.3 in Caversham. The median age is 41.7 in Caversham and 42.2 in Charvil. Owner-occupancy is 65.5% in Caversham versus 69.7% in Charvil. Employment rates stand at 63.1% in Caversham and 63.9% in Charvil.
| Indicator | Caversham | Charvil |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,038 | 3,158 |
| Median Age | 41.7 | 42.2 |
| Median Household Income | £36,987.3 | £37,982.3 |
| Employment Rate | 63.1% | 63.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.5% | 69.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 43.4% | 42.3% |
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