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Calcot South

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About

Calcot South sits within the western suburbs of Reading in the West Berkshire unitary area. The southern edge is defined by the A4 Bath Road and the M4 Junction 12 sliproads, where a cluster of supermarkets, car showrooms and light industrial units line the road. Housing is a mix of post-war estates and newer developments served by local primary schools, a community centre and playing fields. Bus routes link the area to Reading town centre and to towns on the A4 and M4 corridors, making commuter journeys straightforward.

Green space in the southern sector includes small parks, playing pitches and allotments tucked between residential streets. Local footpaths run alongside service roads and provide direct access to the Bath Road retail stretch and to nearby employment areas without crossing the motorway. Day-to-day life in Calcot South is shaped by those road connections: the M4 junction and the long straight of the A4 give the neighbourhood a pronounced transport focus and a steady flow of passing trade.

Area overview

On average Calcot South has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Calcot South is £67,322 per year. There are 1 schools in Calcot South: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Calcot South is home to around 5,863 people, with a population density of about 3,476.4 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
8.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Calcot South Population
5,863
Population density
3,476.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.44(-17%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.43(-7%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.65(+3%)
Other theft
4.61(-18%)
Public order
4.61(-24%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,378
74.66%
Other White
291
4.96%
Indian
251
4.28%
African
156
2.66%
Pakistani
105
1.79%
Total population: 5,864

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,507
31.39%
Level 3 (A level)
846
17.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
744
15.5%
No qualifications
715
14.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
575
11.98%
Total 16+ residents: 4,801

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
943
38.47%
Owns outright
807
32.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
321
13.1%
Other social rented
309
12.61%
Other forms of private rent
34
1.39%
Total households: 2,451

Property prices in Calcot South

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £348,500 in Calcot South area, with individual transactions ranging from £152,000 up to £1,150,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Calcot South 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 Calcot South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached30£362,500
Terraced33£320,000
Detached11£525,000
Flats3£180,000

10 years median price trend in Calcot South

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

All postcodes in Calcot South

RG317YF

Seton Drive

RG317AN

Hatfield Court

RG317BU

Wildflower Drive

RG317RT

Low Lane

RG317DZ

Palmera Avenue

RG317ZR

Hawkesbury Drive

RG317ED

Hawley Close

RG302HB

Bath Road

RG317GG

Cornflower Lane

RG317BQ

Silbury Close

RG317UW

Seton Drive

RG317DW

The Chase

RG317EN

Ashmere Close

RG317AR

Porlock Place

RG317ZX

Tilehurst South & Holybrook

RG317YW

Orkney Close

RG317GH

Fruit Bat Lane

RG317ZY

Albury Gardens

Data Sources

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