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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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 390 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
390
Deprivation level
6/10
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
165.35(+421%)
Shoplifting
86.49(+984%)
Public order
54.83(+803%)
Other theft
44.52(+694%)
Anti-social behaviour
44.38(+261%)
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 53 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 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
Flats37£235,000
Terraced11£365,000
Semi-Detached5£447,000

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

RG13JD

Forbury Road

RG11JX

Station Road

RG18FP

Caversham Road

RG19SF

Bridge Street

RG17RU

Zinzan Street

RG18DA

Norman Place

RG11AX

Apex Plaza

RG11LZ

Forbury Road

RG11NL

Greyfriars Road

RG11SY

Queen Victoria Street

RG13GW

Thames

RG11JT

Abbey

RG11LY

Blagrave Street

RG17RE

Russell Street

RG17JA

Malthouse Lane

RG18AQ

Napier Road

RG17YF

Franklin Street

RG13DP

Kenavon Drive

RG17BQ

Abbey

RG12LN

St Marys Butts

RG13GB

Carraway Street

RG17AY

Caversham Road

RG17QH

Broad Street

RG17YY

Franklin Street

RG13EH

Abbey Street

RG11NJ

Greyfriars Road

RG13BD

Abbey Street

RG13DG

Kenavon Drive

RG11NP

Greyfriars Road

RG14RY

Duke Street

RG13GE

Carraway Street

RG17YQ

Prospect Street

RG17DS

Chatham Street

RG13AB

Kings Road

RG11HE

Friar Street

RG13BA

Abbey Street

RG13FZ

Carraway Street

RG13DQ

Kenavon Drive

RG18DE

Lynmouth Road

RG11EP

Friar Street

RG17HU

Great Knollys Street

RG17UR

Waylen Street

RG17UU

Oxford Road

RG11PB

Stanshawe Road

RG17XW

Russell Street

RG13GQ

Carraway Street

RG17NB

Cherwell Crescent

RG17BS

Caversham Road

RG11HD

Friar Street

RG19SD

Bridge Street

RG17YH

Prospect Street

RG11SB

Forbury Road

RG11NS

Vachel Road

RG17BL

Abattoirs Road

RG11DB

Friar Street

RG17ND

Oxford Road

RG13EG

Kennet Side

RG12EG

Market Place

RG12BU

Broad Street

RG17UZ

Oxford Road

RG17UY

Oxford Road

RG17JB

Goldsmid Road

RG18FT

Napier Road

RG19SP

Bridge Street

RG11TT

West Street

RG12BA

Broad Street

RG13JH

Forbury Road

RG17XH

Russell Street

RG18DB

Vastern Road

RG19SW

Abbey

RG17TH

Castle Street

RG17AX

Caversham Road

RG17XY

Baker Street

RG17YB

Goldsmid Road

RG14AP

Wesley Gate

RG18DQ

King's Meadow Road

RG17XR

Prospect Street

RG17DB

Charles Street

RG14FR

Wesley Gate

RG13GR

Filbert Street

RG13BJ

Kings Road

RG18FU

King's Meadow Road

RG17TQ

Castle Street

RG11ED

Garrard Street

RG17YE

Clifton Street

RG14RH

South Street

RG11LX

Station Road

RG12HX

Chain Street

RG13FY

Carraway Street

RG17NQ

Oxford Road

RG17XX

Baker Street

RG17LR

Goldsmid Road

RG11NY

Vachel Road

RG12AD

Broad Street

RG13FD

Forbury Road

RG17XG

Russell Street

RG13HW

Abbots Walk

RG17YA

Franklin Street

RG13AD

Forbury Road

RG11JB

Abbey

Data Sources

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