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About

Battle ward is located in the eastern part of Reading, near the town centre. It includes areas like Cemetery Junction and parts of East Reading, with residential streets and local businesses. The ward is named after the Battle of Reading in 1688, reflecting its historical significance.

The area has a mix of housing, from Victorian terraces to modern apartments, and is well-connected by public transport. Battle ward is close to amenities like schools, parks, and shopping areas, making it a practical place to live. The ward also has a diverse community, with a range of cultural and social activities.

Area overview

On average Battle has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 109 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Battle is £62,084 per year. There are 3 schools in Battle: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
109
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
11.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Battle Population
11,445
Population density
4,844 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,008
35.02%
Other White
2,155
18.83%
Other Asian
967
8.45%
Pakistani
947
8.27%
African
714
6.24%
Total population: 11,445

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,825
42.18%
Owns with a mortgage
1,155
26.69%
Owns outright
658
15.21%
Other social rented
401
9.27%
Other forms of private rent
122
2.82%
Total households: 4,327

Property prices in Battle

Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Battle area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £560,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Battle 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 Battle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£535,000
Flats36£209,000
Semi-Detached14£342,500
Terraced63£325,000

10 years median price trend in Battle

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

All postcodes in Battle

RG302RY

Walkers Place

RG302SP

Richmond Road

RG301EW

Oxford Road

RG301JU

Dorset Street

RG302HQ

Wantage Road

RG302UH

Prince Of Wales Avenue

RG309HN

Loverock Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.