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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

RG13HP

Thames

RG17NL

Oxford Road

RG17XF

Russell Street

RG18DD

Lynmouth Road

RG11DP

Friar Street

RG11ED

Garrard Street

RG13AD

Forbury Road

RG18AL

Caversham Road

RG18BN

King's Meadow Road

RG18FR

King's Meadow Road

RG11HD

Friar Street

RG11JT

Abbey

RG13BJ

Kings Road

RG13FE

Kings Road

RG13GR

Filbert Street

RG17ED

Russell Street

RG17XJ

Tilehurst Road

RG18DJ

Vastern Road

RG11LP

Abbey

RG11SB

Forbury Road

RG14BS

Queen's Road

RG17HW

Regent Court

RG19SL

Bridge Street

RG12LN

St Marys Butts

RG11DN

Abbey

RG11NF

Station Hill

RG13DQ

Kenavon Drive

RG17BU

Caversham Road

RG17DD

Caroline Street

RG17HA

Great Knollys Street

RG17LP

Eaton Place

RG17NU

Battle Street

RG13JH

Forbury Road

RG17HB

Great Knollys Street

RG17JB

Goldsmid Road

RG17XX

Baker Street

RG11EU

Union Street

RG13JJ

Forbury Road

RG17HH

Great Knollys Street

RG17JZ

Goldsmid Road

RG17RF

Russell Street

RG18AF

Napier Road

RG18BW

Napier Court

RG11LN

Abbey

RG13BW

Selborne Court

RG13FS

Kings Road

RG13FW

Kenavon Drive

RG17QJ

Broad Street

RG17UU

Oxford Road

RG18LS

Reading Bridge

RG19SB

Bridge Street

RG12DG

Market Place

RG14RA

South Street

RG17BH

Stratheden Place

RG17QH

Broad Street

RG17UE

Castle Street

RG11EP

Friar Street

RG11JB

Abbey

RG11ST

Cross Street

RG17JA

Malthouse Lane

RG18AB

Napier Road

RG11LH

Station Road

RG11NS

Vachel Road

RG13GQ

Carraway Street

RG13JA

Forbury Road

RG19SG

Bridge Street

RG12BT

Broad Street

RG11AR

Valpy Street

RG11HW

Abbey

RG17RU

Zinzan Street

RG19SD

Bridge Street

RG19SS

Bridge Street

RG11JP

Abbey

RG11LY

Blagrave Street

RG11AZ

Blagrave Street

RG13DG

Kenavon Drive

RG12BU

Broad Street

RG13HU

Thames

RG13JQ

The Plummery

RG17TN

Tilehurst Road

RG19ST

Bridge Street

RG11LG

Station Road

RG11NZ

Vachel Road

RG17AR

Chatham Place

RG17YB

Goldsmid Road

RG18BQ

Kingfisher Place

RG12AP

Broad Street

RG13HW

Abbots Walk

RG17AE

Abbey

RG17EX

Bedford Road

RG14AP

Wesley Gate

RG17XR

Prospect Street

RG17ZL

Fox Talbot Close

RG11EX

Friar Street

RG13DP

Kenavon Drive

RG11PR

Tudor Road

RG17AX

Caversham Road

RG17XD

Russell Street

RG12BD

Broad Street

RG17BS

Caversham Road

Data Sources

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