Abbey Ward is located in the heart of Reading, covering the area around the River Kennet and the historic Abbey Ruins. The ward includes the town centre, with its mix of retail, commercial, and leisure spaces. The River Kennet and its canals run through the area, adding a natural element to the urban landscape. The ward is also home to the Forbury Gardens, a public park with historical significance.
Abbey Ward has a mix of residential and industrial areas, with older terraced housing near the town centre and modern developments along the river. The ward includes parts of the Reading Station transport hub, making it a key transit point. The area has a range of cultural and historical landmarks, including the ruins of Reading Abbey and the Maiwand Lion statue. The blend of history, commerce, and green spaces gives the ward a distinct character.
On average Abbey has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 302 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Abbey is £64,555 per year. There are 3 schools in Abbey: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £279,000 in Abbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £730,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £625,000 |
| Flats | 62 | £241,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £365,000 |
| Terraced | 20 | £336,750 |
10 years price trend in Abbey
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Highbridge Wharf
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Fobney Street
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Central Reading North
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Ambrose Place
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Friar Street
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Friar Street
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Vachel Road
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Greyfriars Road
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Broad Street
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King Street
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Oxford Road
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Oxford Road
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Weldale Street
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Castle Hill
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Franklin Street
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Castle Street
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Oxford Road
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Goldsmid Road
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Tilehurst Road
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Friar Street
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Garrard Street
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Friar Street
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Central Reading North
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King's Road
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King's Road
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Duke Street
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Russell Street
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Castle Street
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Zinzan Street
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Central Reading North
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Forbury Road
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Forbury Road
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St Mary's Butts
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Palmer Park
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Fobney Street
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Caversham Road
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Caroline Street
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Great Knollys Street
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Regent Court
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Oxford Road
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Eaton Place
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Battle Street
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Castle Street
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Bridge Street
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Central Reading North
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Forbury Road
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Cheapside
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George Street
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Great Knollys Street
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Goldsmid Road
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Goldsmid Road
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Foxglove Gardens
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Russell Street
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Baker Street
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Market Place
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King's Road
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King's Road
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Stratheden Place
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Little Street
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Broad Street
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Broad Street
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Castle Street
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Oxford Road
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Bridge Street
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Friar Street
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Central Reading North
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Station Road
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Vachel Road
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Cross Street
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Bridge Street
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Bridge Street
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Abbey Square
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King's Road
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Blakes Cottages
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Talbot Court
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Malthouse Lane
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Bridge Street
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Bridge Street
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Valpy Street
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Blagrave Street
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Central Reading North
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Central Reading North
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Blagrave Street
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Broad Street
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Broad Street
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High Street
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Blakes Cottages
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Alfred Street
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Oxford Road
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Zinzan Street
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Tilehurst Road
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Bridge Street
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Bridge Street
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Station Road
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Vachel Road
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Central Reading North
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Cheapside
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Chatham Place
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Bedford Road
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Anstey Road
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.