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Central Reading North

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About

Central Reading North encompasses the area immediately north of Reading's main railway station. It is a mixed-use district with a focus on commercial offices and student accommodation, serving the nearby University of Reading campuses. The area is defined by several major traffic arteries, including King's Road and the Inner Distribution Road, which channel movement through the district. Its built environment is primarily modern, with recent developments rising alongside older post-war structures.

A key feature is the presence of the Kennet and Avon Canal, which forms a green and watery corridor along the northern edge of the area. This canal path provides a distinct recreational route separate from the busy road network. The district functions as a transitional zone between the bustling town centre and more residential neighbourhoods, with a notable concentration of healthcare facilities and business parks supporting the local economy.

Area overview

On average Central Reading North has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 387 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Central Reading North is £62,052 per year. There are 2 schools in Central Reading North: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Central Reading North is home to around 7,076 people, with a population density of about 4,304.9 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
387
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
8.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Central Reading North Population
7,076
Population density
4,304.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
157.86(+401%)
Shoplifting
80.84(+908%)
Public order
50.88(+733%)
Other theft
47.63(+754%)
Anti-social behaviour
38.3(+231%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,989
28.12%
Other White
1,638
23.16%
Indian
1,090
15.41%
African
435
6.15%
Other Asian
412
5.82%
Total population: 7,074

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,334
54.51%
No qualifications
838
13.7%
Level 3 (A level)
639
10.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
451
7.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
420
6.87%
Total 16+ residents: 6,116

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,140
63.33%
Owns with a mortgage
446
13.2%
Other social rented
273
8.08%
Owns outright
235
6.95%
Social rents from council
131
3.88%
Total households: 3,379

Property prices in Central Reading North

Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £297,000 in Central Reading North area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,500 up to £725,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Central Reading North 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 Central Reading North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats42£255,000
Semi-Detached4£435,500
Terraced14£359,000

10 years median price trend in Central Reading North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central Reading North.

All postcodes in Central Reading North

RG17PZ

Abbey

RG11JW

Abbey

RG13ES

Kings Road

RG13BA

Abbey Street

RG11PJ

Blagrave Street

RG11QB

Blagrave Street

RG12DP

Butter Market

RG14FN

Queens Road

RG17DE

William Street

RG14QN

Sidmouth Court

RG17BY

Abbey

RG17FU

Oxford Road

RG17NF

Weldale Street

RG18DQ

King's Meadow Road

RG18QT

Norman Place

RG11NH

Tudor Road

RG17QL

Hosier Street

RG11TZ

West Street

RG12AX

Broad Street

RG17HU

Great Knollys Street

RG17LN

Franklin Street

RG18FW

Napier Road

RG19SE

Bridge Street

RG17DA

North Street

RG17HN

Great Knollys Street

RG17TQ

Castle Street

RG18AG

Napier Road

RG18BP

Thames Side

RG19ZX

Bridge Street

RG17NA

Aldworth Rise

RG13AB

Kings Road

RG13FD

Forbury Road

RG19ZY

Bridge Street

RG11NJ

Greyfriars Road

RG12HF

King Street

RG17EY

Bedford Road

RG17NR

James Street

RG17UZ

Oxford Road

RG18DF

Napier Road

RG14FP

Abbey

RG13AH

King's Road

RG17TY

Somerstown Court

RG17UR

Waylen Street

RG17XZ

Baker Street

RG18AT

Northfield Road

RG11HE

Friar Street

RG11NX

Tanfields

RG17BL

Abattoirs Road

RG18DB

Vastern Road

RG18DE

Lynmouth Road

RG11DT

Merchants Place

RG11SN

Cross Street

RG12AZ

Broad Street

RG18AN

Caversham Road

RG11LZ

Forbury Road

RG13DH

Kenavon Drive

RG13GE

Carraway Street

RG17JY

Goldsmid Road

RG17QA

Broad Street

RG19SQ

Bridge Street

RG11DB

Friar Street

RG11PW

Blagrave Street

RG13BB

The Forbury

RG13EH

Abbey Street

RG17UY

Oxford Road

RG13BD

Abbey Street

RG13BY

Kings Road

RG17HT

Chatham Street

RG18JG

Caversham Road

RG11HR

Abbey

RG11JY

Abbey

RG11NR

Garrard Street

RG13YL

Forbury Road

RG14FR

Wesley Gate

RG17BX

Weldale Street

RG17EU

Bedford Road

RG12DT

Market Place

RG17XW

Russell Street

RG14PX

Queens Road

RG14QZ

Sidmouth Street

RG17AF

Franklin Street

RG17AN

Chatham Place

RG17YQ

Prospect Street

RG11PD

Stanshawe Court

RG12BB

Broad Street

RG13GZ

Palmer Street

RG17JE

Ambrose Place

RG14RH

South Street

RG17BJ

Thorn Walk

RG11HP

Abbey

RG12LS

St Marys Butts

RG11NP

Greyfriars Road

RG12AD

Broad Street

RG17LL

Oxford Road

RG17NW

Weldale Street

RG17UH

Oxford Road

RG17YY

Franklin Street

RG11ES

Vachel Road

RG11EL

Friar Street

RG12HG

King Street

Data Sources

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