Caversham vs Goring
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Caversham is about 31% cheaper on average. Goring has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Caversham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Caversham
£504,204
Goring
£731,860
Crime Rate
Caversham
95.7
Goring
40.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Caversham
100.0%
Goring
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Caversham
435.8
Goring
368.4
EPC Rating
Caversham
71.3
Goring
70.4
Median Income
Caversham
£36,987
Goring
£37,362
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Caversham more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £504,204 versus £731,860 in Goring. The most affordable entry point in Caversham is a flat at £267,554, while in Goring it is a flat at £321,600.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 20% pricier in Goring (£994,141 vs £797,551).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Goring prices grew faster — 36% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 40.2 offences per 1,000 people, Goring is the safer of the two – 138% lower than Caversham's 95.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Caversham is violent-crime, while in Goring 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 favours Caversham: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Goring.
Caversham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 10 schools (9 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Goring School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Caversham | Goring |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 1 |
| Primary | 9 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Caversham enjoy 435.8 Mbps on average, while Goring lags behind at 368.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.8% of premises in Caversham and 96% in Goring. Gigabit availability stands at 84.7% in Caversham and 69.2% in Goring.
Caversham is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (436 vs 368 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Caversham is band C (score 71.3), ahead of Goring's band C (score 70.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,180 in Caversham and £1,330 in Goring. 65.7% of homes in Caversham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.4% in Goring.
Caversham has more energy-efficient housing — 65.7% reach band C or above, vs 62.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Caversham has a population of 33,038 while Goring has 3,434. Median household income is £37,362 in Goring and £36,987.3 in Caversham. The median age is 41.7 in Caversham and 44.3 in Goring. Employment rates stand at 63.1% in Caversham and 63% in Goring.
| Indicator | Caversham | Goring |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,038 | 3,434 |
| Median Age | 41.7 | 44.3 |
| Median Household Income | £36,987.3 | £37,362 |
| Employment Rate | 63.1% | 63% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.5% | 68.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 43.4% | 40.3% |
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