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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 108 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 £62,093 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

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

108

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

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

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 115 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Battle area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,000 up to £560,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	3	£538,000	£535,300	£536,500	£549,000	£557,800
Flats	33	£206,000	£183,000	£195,000	£227,500	£278,000
Semi-Detached	11	£335,000	£260,500	£310,788	£382,500	£506,250
Terraced	68	£319,000	£266,750	£293,750	£343,125	£413,210

10 years price trend 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

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail