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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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 412 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
412
Deprivation level
7/10
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
167.04(+430%)
Shoplifting
76.53(+854%)
Public order
52.89(+766%)
Other theft
51.91(+830%)
Anti-social behaviour
46.29(+300%)
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 91 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 in Abbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £730,000.

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
Flats62£222,500
Semi-Detached4£435,500
Terraced25£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

RG13AE

Crane Wharf

RG13AJ

Highbridge Wharf

RG17JE

Ambrose Place

RG17BJ

Thorn Walk

RG11HP

Abbey

RG12LS

St Marys Butts

RG16BJ

Fobney Street

RG19SA

Abbey

RG11NP

Greyfriars Road

RG12AD

Broad Street

RG17LL

Oxford Road

RG17NW

Weldale Street

RG17UH

Oxford Road

RG17YY

Franklin Street

RG17SR

Castle Street

RG11ES

Vachel Road

RG11EL

Friar Street

RG12HG

King Street

RG17NL

Oxford Road

RG17RP

Castle Hill

RG17XF

Russell Street

RG11DP

Friar Street

RG11ED

Garrard Street

RG14FS

Duke Street

RG17RJ

Castle Street

RG11HD

Friar Street

RG11JT

Abbey

RG13BJ

Kings Road

RG13FE

Kings Road

RG17ED

Russell Street

RG17UG

Zinzan Street

RG17XJ

Tilehurst Road

RG11LP

Abbey

RG11SB

Forbury Road

RG14TE

Watlington Street

RG17HW

Regent Court

RG17QG

Oxford Road

RG17SN

Castle Street

RG19SL

Bridge Street

RG12LN

St Marys Butts

RG11DN

Abbey

RG11NF

Station Hill

RG16BH

Fobney Street

RG17BU

Caversham Road

RG17DD

Caroline Street

RG17HA

Great Knollys Street

RG17LP

Eaton Place

RG17NU

Battle Street

RG17HB

Great Knollys Street

RG17JB

Goldsmid Road

RG17XX

Baker Street

RG11EU

Union Street

RG13JJ

Forbury Road

RG17AQ

Cheapside

RG17HH

Great Knollys Street

RG17JZ

Goldsmid Road

RG17PQ

Foxglove Gardens

RG17RF

Russell Street

RG11LN

Abbey

RG13BW

Selborne Court

RG13FS

Kings Road

RG17PB

Little Street

RG17QJ

Broad Street

RG17UU

Oxford Road

RG19SB

Bridge Street

RG12DG

Market Place

RG17BH

Stratheden Place

RG17QH

Broad Street

RG17UE

Castle Street

RG11EP

Friar Street

RG11JB

Abbey

RG11ST

Cross Street

RG13ER

King's Road

RG17JA

Malthouse Lane

RG11LH

Station Road

RG11NS

Vachel Road

RG12AG

Riverside Level

RG12LR

Bridge Street

RG13BQ

Abbey Square

RG13JA

Forbury Road

RG16QH

Talbot Court

RG19SG

Bridge Street

RG12BT

Broad Street

RG11AR

Valpy Street

RG11HW

Abbey

RG17RU

Zinzan Street

RG17PJ

Oxford Road

RG19SD

Bridge Street

RG19SS

Bridge Street

RG11JP

Abbey

RG11LY

Blagrave Street

RG11AZ

Blagrave Street

RG12BU

Broad Street

RG12EA

High Street

RG13JQ

The Plummery

RG17LS

Alfred Street

RG17TN

Tilehurst Road

RG19ST

Bridge Street

RG11LG

Station Road

RG11NZ

Vachel Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.