About Cane End

Cane End is a small settlement located in Oxfordshire, England, within the RG4 postcode area. It lies to the west of the town of Wantage and is situated near the River Thames. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of modern and older housing developments. Cane End is close to the A417 road, providing access to nearby towns and cities. The surrounding countryside offers open fields and wooded areas, typical of the Oxfordshire landscape. While it is not a major tourist destination, the village has a quiet, rural character and is part of the civil parish of Wantage. Local amenities are limited, with residents relying on nearby towns for shopping and services. The area is known for its peaceful environment and proximity to the River Thames, which is popular for walking and fishing.

School Ratings in Cane End

Families in Cane End have access to 86 local schools. Caversham Nursery School and Caversham Preparatory School are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 9 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Cane End

Homes sell for an average of £576K locally. Most of the housing is made up of detached homes, averaging £784K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Cane End

Crime in the area is higher than the national average. Shoplifting is the leading concern across Cane End, with 62 incidents recorded in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Cane End

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Cane End among the least deprived neighbourhoods in England. Working-age employment in the area is well above the national average. Residents in the area generally earn above the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Cane End

Cane End benefits from solid broadband infrastructure, including superfast and ultrafast services. Mobile reception across 4G and 5G is dependable in most locations. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 5,250 sales

Average Price £576K
£2K — £39M
Detached £784K 1,614
Semi £525K 1,480
Terraced £391K 1,242
Flat £273K 736

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

50 Primary
11 Secondary
25 Other
Kidmore End Church of England Primary School Primary Good 1.6 miles Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge Secondary Good 1.6 miles The Oratory School 2 miles Aurora Rowan School 2.1 miles Bishopswood School 2.1 miles Purley CofE Primary School Primary Good 2.1 miles Sonning Common Primary School Primary Good 2.2 miles Oratory Preparatory School 2.2 miles Checkendon Church of England (A) Primary School Primary 2.3 miles Langtree School Secondary Good 2.3 miles Woodcote Primary School Primary Good 2.3 miles Long Lane Primary School Primary Good 2.5 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Cane End IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Cane End experiences very low levels of deprivation. The local economy supports strong employment and incomes are above the national average. Access to services, education and healthcare in the area is generally good.

Overall Deprivation
9/10
Income
8/10
Employment
9/10
Education
8/10
Health
9/10
Housing
5/10
Living Environment
7/10
10,449 Children (0-15) 19%
33,908 Working Age 62%
13,238 Older (60+) 24%
Above Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 15.3% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 12.7% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Cane End 387 crimes · January 2026

High Crime Area

Crime figures for Cane End are higher than the England and Wales average, with violence & sexual offences the most prevalent offence recorded. Urban density and footfall contribute to elevated reporting in areas like this. Ongoing investment in policing and community safety programmes aims to improve the picture.

148 Violence & Sexual Offences
62 Shoplifting
31 Other Theft
30 Anti-Social Behaviour
23 Criminal Damage & Arson
20 Public Order
16 Vehicle Crime
14 Other Crime
11 Drugs
10 Bicycle Theft
10 Burglary
10 Robbery
1 Weapons
1 Theft from Person
Local Policing
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Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Tilehurst Train Station 2.7 miles
Pangbourne Train Station 3.2 miles
Reading West Train Station 4.2 miles
Goring And Streatley Train Station 4.5 miles
Theale Train Station 5.6 miles
Henley-On-Thames Train Station 5.7 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Nuney Green 0 yards Cross Lanes 0.6 miles Gallowstree Common 0.9 miles Goring Heath 1.2 miles Kidmore End 1.2 miles Collins End 1.4 miles Hook End 1.4 miles Trench Green 1.4 miles Chazey Heath 1.8 miles Tokers Green 1.8 miles Hill Bottom 1.9 miles Whitchurch Hill 1.9 miles

Local Government

District Reading
County Oxfordshire
Ward Caversham
Constituency Reading East
Parish Reading, unparished area
Region South East

Streets in RG4 30 shown View all streets

A4074 2 A4155 1 Abbotsmead Place 2 Abbottsleigh Gardens 1 Aberaman 1 Abingdon Drive 4 Albany Gardens 1 Albert Road 5 Aldeburgh Close 1 Aldenham Close 1 Alder Road 1 All Hallows Road 1 Alston Walk 1 Amersham Road 3 Ammanford 1 Anglefield Road 1 Archway Road 2 Ashcroft Close 1 Ashford Avenue 1 Atterbury Gardens 1 Auburn Court 1 Autumn Close 1 Badgers Rise 1 Balliol Road 1 Balmore Drive 2 Balmore Park 4 Banbury Gardens 2 Barclose Avenue 1 Bardolph's Close 2 Barnard Close 1

Postcodes in RG4 50 shown View all postcodes

RG4 5AA RG4 5AB RG4 5AD RG4 5AE RG4 5AF RG4 5AH RG4 5AJ RG4 5AL RG4 5AN RG4 5AP RG4 5AR RG4 5AS RG4 5AT RG4 5AU RG4 5AW RG4 5AX RG4 5AY RG4 5AZ RG4 5BA RG4 5BB RG4 5BE RG4 5BF RG4 5BG RG4 5BH RG4 5BJ RG4 5BL RG4 5BN RG4 5BP RG4 5BQ RG4 5BS RG4 5BT RG4 5BU RG4 5BW RG4 5BX RG4 5BY RG4 5BZ RG4 5DA RG4 5DB RG4 5DD RG4 5DE RG4 5DG RG4 5DL RG4 5DN RG4 5DP RG4 5DQ RG4 5DR RG4 5DS RG4 5DT RG4 5DU RG4 5DZ