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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

RG17UQ

Zinzan Street

RG11PT

Station Hill

RG17XU

Baker Street

RG16BH

Fobney Street

RG17LF

Chatham Street

RG13HW

Abbots Walk

RG17NE

Oxford Road

RG17AZ

Chatham Place

RG11HW

Abbey

RG17LB

Oxford Road

RG12HF

King Street

RG12HE

King Street

RG17JZ

Goldsmid Road

RG14BE

Queens Cottages

RG19SP

Bridge Street

RG17QL

Hosier Street

RG13AA

Kings Road

RG17UD

Oxford Road

RG12AA

Broad Street

RG17NT

George Street

RG17RJ

Castle Street

RG12BB

Broad Street

RG14FS

Duke Street

RG12DT

Market Place

RG16QA

Mallard Row

RG11ED

Garrard Street

RG11NH

Tudor Road

RG16QH

Talbot Court

RG17BT

Caversham Road

RG17NQ

Oxford Road

RG19SN

Bridge Street

RG17JY

Goldsmid Road

RG12BH

Broad Street

RG11JY

Abbey

RG11TT

West Street

RG17ED

Russell Street

RG11LN

Abbey

RG12JR

Gun Street

RG19SU

Bridge Street

RG17NS

Stanley Grove

RG17XY

Baker Street

RG17RW

Castle Hill

RG17BH

Stratheden Place

RG17NF

Weldale Street

RG16QB

Rose Walk

RG17LJ

Oxford Road

RG17AE

Abbey

RG13FB

Abbey Square

RG11EU

Union Street

RG11LT

Forbury Road

RG14DA

Queens Road

RG11SY

Queen Victoria Street

RG17TQ

Castle Street

RG12AG

Riverside Level

RG17NY

Stanley Street

RG17DE

William Street

RG17TY

Somerstown Court

RG17BX

Weldale Street

RG14AY

Watlington Street

RG17AN

Chatham Place

RG19SR

Bridge Street

RG14AQ

Kennet Street

RG17BS

Caversham Road

RG17NU

Battle Street

RG14TB

Abbey

RG12EG

Market Place

RG17DS

Chatham Street

RG19SB

Bridge Street

RG11NG

Greyfriars Road

RG17PG

Hart Street

RG17HL

Great Knollys Street

RG19SW

Abbey

RG17UZ

Oxford Road

RG17SL

Castle Street

RG11NZ

Vachel Road

RG17YA

Franklin Street

RG19ZY

Bridge Street

RG19SS

Bridge Street

RG17PE

Gower Street

RG16BJ

Fobney Street

RG13BA

Abbey Street

RG12HG

King Street

RG11NB

Station Hill

RG17DA

North Street

RG17EB

Caversham Road

RG11TZ

West Street

RG17QH

Broad Street

RG17BL

Abattoirs Road

RG17AX

Caversham Road

RG17JE

Ambrose Place

RG11ES

Vachel Road

RG17AR

Chatham Place

RG17EU

Bedford Road

RG12AJ

Broad Street

RG11PE

Greyfriars Road

RG14TA

Watlington Street

RG11DB

Friar Street

RG12DG

Market Place

RG11NU

Greyfriars Road

RG19SG

Bridge Street

Data Sources

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