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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

RG14QE

Queens Road

RG17BU

Caversham Road

RG18AT

Northfield Road

RG13FS

Kings Road

RG13HP

Thames

RG12HE

King Street

RG19ST

Bridge Street

RG13JJ

Forbury Road

RG13FR

Kings Road

RG17HE

Great Knollys Street

RG19SJ

Bridge Street

RG13GY

Palmer Street

RG17NN

Prospect Mews

RG17LL

Oxford Road

RG14BQ

Queen's Road

RG17NX

Derby Street

RG12HF

King Street

RG11QH

Blagrave Street

RG13BW

Selborne Court

RG17NY

Stanley Street

RG11EH

Friar Street

RG11NG

Greyfriars Road

RG11HW

Abbey

RG11PJ

Blagrave Street

RG18QT

Norman Place

RG13NP

Joseph Huntley Walk

RG11PD

Stanshawe Court

RG11ET

Merchants Place

RG17HB

Great Knollys Street

RG18FJ

Napier Road

RG11DN

Abbey

RG11DX

Friar Street

RG18BW

Napier Court

RG17HR

Bedford Road

RG17EB

Caversham Road

RG11JY

Abbey

RG11HR

Abbey

RG18AJ

Caversham Road

RG11PA

Greyfriars Road

RG13FE

Kings Road

RG19ZY

Bridge Street

RG13BY

Kings Road

RG11PT

Station Hill

RG17SL

Castle Street

RG11ES

Vachel Road

RG18JG

Caversham Road

RG17XF

Russell Street

RG11TZ

West Street

RG18AG

Napier Road

RG11AZ

Blagrave Street

RG17AA

Cheapside

RG18AE

Napier Road

RG11HN

Tudor Road

RG19SE

Bridge Street

RG11JD

Abbey

RG14FN

Queens Road

RG13AH

King's Road

RG18DD

Lynmouth Road

RG17DE

William Street

RG17NW

Weldale Street

RG11PZ

Blagrave Street

RG18BN

King's Meadow Road

RG17XD

Russell Street

RG17HW

Regent Court

RG17NU

Battle Street

RG11LT

Forbury Road

RG17PF

Weldale Street

RG12AX

Broad Street

RG19SG

Bridge Street

RG17LB

Oxford Road

RG17QA

Broad Street

RG14PX

Queens Road

RG17QJ

Broad Street

RG17DA

North Street

RG11EL

Friar Street

RG17HL

Great Knollys Street

RG12HB

High Street

RG18BP

Thames Side

RG19SQ

Bridge Street

RG13NG

Kenavon Drive

RG14QN

Sidmouth Court

RG11BU

Abbey

RG17NF

Weldale Street

RG11NX

Tanfields

RG14RA

South Street

RG17YJ

Prospect Mews

RG17QL

Hosier Street

RG17XJ

Tilehurst Road

RG11LG

Station Road

RG19SH

Bridge Street

RG17LJ

Oxford Road

RG19SB

Bridge Street

RG12BB

Broad Street

RG13BB

The Forbury

RG11NA

Vachel Road

RG11NB

Station Hill

RG11NT

Sackville Street

RG11NZ

Vachel Road

RG17BT

Caversham Road

RG11EU

Union Street

Data Sources

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