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About

Abbey ward lies in central Reading, bordered by the River Kennet and Kennetside to the north. The area encompasses the historically significant Reading Abbey ruins and the Forbury Gardens, a formal Victorian park. It is a primarily residential and commercial district, containing the town's main retail core along Broad Street and the Oracle shopping centre. The ward functions as the administrative and civic heart of the town, housing the council offices and law courts.

The ward's landscape is distinctly shaped by its waterways, with the Kennet and Avon Canal running through it. This has historically supported light industry, some of which remains in converted buildings. The area includes residential neighbourhoods like Abbey Quarter and the Katesgrove area to the south. Reading Station, a major national rail hub, sits on its western boundary, contributing significantly to the daily flow of people through the area.

Area overview

On average Abbey has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 418 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Abbey is £62,377 per year. There are 3 schools in Abbey: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Abbey is home to around 10,153 people, with a population density of about 7,695.0 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
418
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
8.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Abbey Population
10,153
Population density
7,695 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
175.42(+453%)
Shoplifting
83.72(+949%)
Public order
56.24(+827%)
Other theft
50.53(+801%)
Anti-social behaviour
48.75(+296%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,858
28.14%
Other White
2,317
22.82%
Indian
1,474
14.52%
Other Asian
635
6.25%
African
585
5.76%
Total population: 10,155

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,682
53.23%
No qualifications
1,224
13.92%
Level 3 (A level)
1,013
11.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
656
7.46%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
607
6.9%
Total 16+ residents: 8,795

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
3,086
64.79%
Owns with a mortgage
603
12.66%
Other social rented
397
8.34%
Owns outright
352
7.39%
Social rents from council
122
2.56%
Total households: 4,763

Property prices in Abbey

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £254,000 in Abbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £117,000 up to £725,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Abbey in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Abbey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats56£216,500
Semi-Detached5£447,000
Terraced23£347,000

10 years median price trend in Abbey

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abbey.

All postcodes in Abbey

RG17LP

Eaton Place

RG17BY

Abbey

RG17UY

Oxford Road

RG11JD

Abbey

RG11NS

Vachel Road

RG11NJ

Greyfriars Road

RG17XH

Russell Street

RG11BU

Abbey

RG17QF

Abbey

RG17HN

Great Knollys Street

RG17AT

Alfred Street

RG14QY

Sidmouth Street

RG17PR

Weldale Street

RG17UH

Oxford Road

RG13BY

Kings Road

RG14TD

Abbey

RG17LY

Alfred Street

RG13AF

Kings Road

RG13FD

Forbury Road

RG17UE

Castle Street

RG17RF

Russell Street

RG13AB

Kings Road

RG17JW

Chatham Place

RG17XT

Baker Street

RG17RH

Oxford Road

RG13FE

Kings Road

RG16QE

Waterside Gardens

RG17NB

Cherwell Crescent

RG11LY

Blagrave Street

RG12DP

Butter Market

RG11QH

Blagrave Street

RG13AR

Kings Road

RG11HD

Friar Street

RG11HN

Tudor Road

RG13BB

The Forbury

RG13BE

Abbey Square

RG17XR

Prospect Street

RG17XX

Baker Street

RG17BJ

Thorn Walk

RG17TN

Tilehurst Road

RG17HB

Great Knollys Street

RG13EH

Abbey Street

RG12AQ

Lower Ground Level

RG12EA

High Street

RG13ER

King's Road

RG12HX

Chain Street

RG17JA

Malthouse Lane

RG17LL

Oxford Road

RG19SD

Bridge Street

RG17YF

Franklin Street

RG17PQ

Foxglove Gardens

RG17EY

Bedford Road

RG13FR

Kings Road

RG19SH

Bridge Street

RG11PW

Blagrave Street

RG17SB

Castle Street

RG13EY

Kings Road

RG17RS

Jesse Terrace

RG19ZX

Bridge Street

RG17XZ

Baker Street

RG12HB

High Street

RG19SF

Bridge Street

RG14BQ

Queen's Road

RG17DD

Caroline Street

RG17ND

Oxford Road

RG17JP

Body Road

RG17HA

Great Knollys Street

RG14RY

Duke Street

RG17XD

Russell Street

RG11PJ

Blagrave Street

RG12BU

Broad Street

RG11NL

Greyfriars Road

RG11LX

Station Road

RG17JB

Goldsmid Road

RG14QZ

Sidmouth Street

RG13EU

The Forbury

RG11HE

Friar Street

RG11QB

Blagrave Street

RG13JQ

The Plummery

RG17LN

Franklin Street

RG12AZ

Broad Street

RG12BA

Broad Street

RG11NT

Sackville Street

RG17YE

Clifton Street

RG11HR

Abbey

RG17RD

Castle Street

RG12AX

Broad Street

RG11NR

Garrard Street

RG17AA

Cheapside

RG17XF

Russell Street

RG14DQ

Queen's Road

RG12BT

Broad Street

RG11LH

Station Road

RG12JF

Earley Place

RG12JB

Minster Street

RG13AE

Crane Wharf

RG17NL

Oxford Road

RG11AZ

Blagrave Street

RG17BQ

Abbey

RG11DP

Friar Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.