Central Reading North is a primarily residential area located just north of Reading town centre. It features a mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses, along with some modern apartment complexes. The area is well-connected, with Reading Station within walking distance, providing easy access to London and other major cities.
The neighbourhood has local shops, cafes, and pubs along King's Road and adjacent streets. Prospect Park offers green space for recreation, while the University of Reading's London Road campus adds a student presence. Residential streets are generally quiet, with a blend of families, professionals, and renters. The area serves as a practical base for those working in central Reading or commuting further afield.
On average Central Reading North has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 442 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Central Reading North is £64,800 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).
Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £278,750 in Central Reading North area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,500 up to £675,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 44 | £255,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £372,500 |
| Terraced | 8 | £356,250 |
10 years price trend in Central Reading North
RG11EQ
Merchants Place
RG11LT
Forbury Road
RG12AE
Broad Street
RG11PF
Tudor Road
RG11SY
Queen Victoria Street
RG12EG
Market Place
RG13GX
Central Reading North
RG13NP
Central Reading North
RG17HP
Great Knollys Street
RG17HR
Bedford Road
RG17NB
Trinity Place
RG17NN
Prospect Mews
RG17RE
Russell Street
RG17UL
Waylen Street
RG17UQ
Waylen Street
RG17YJ
Prospect Mews
RG18FJ
Napier Road
RG19SP
Bridge Street
RG19SW
Central Reading North
RG12JB
Minster Street
RG11NG
Greyfriars Road
RG11PZ
Blagrave Street
RG12HB
High Street
RG14RJ
Watlington Street
RG13GW
Central Reading North
RG13GY
Central Reading North
RG17HL
Great Knollys Street
RG17YA
Franklin Street
RG18FT
Napier Road
RG11DA
Friar Street
RG17PZ
Central Reading North
RG11AX
Forbury Road
RG11JJ
Central Reading North
RG12AA
Broad Street
RG12DE
Market Place
RG14BQ
Queen's Road
RG17LB
Oxford Road
RG17NP
Battle Street
RG18FP
Caversham Road
RG17NQ
Oxford Road
RG17QP
Central Reading North
RG11BU
Central Reading North
RG11LX
Forbury Road
RG11TG
Friar Street
RG12LG
St Mary's Butts
RG14BE
Queen's Cottages
RG14QE
Queen's Road
RG14QX
Sidmouth Street
RG11DX
Friar Street
RG11ET
Merchants Place
RG11JX
Station Road
RG11PE
Greyfriars Road
RG12HE
King Street
RG13GB
Kenavon Drive
RG17EB
Caversham Road
RG17HD
Great Knollys Street
RG17LA
Oxford Road
RG17LR
Goldsmid Road
RG17YF
Franklin Street
RG18FS
Napier Road
RG13DD
Duncan Place
RG13FY
Central Reading North
RG13FZ
Central Reading North
RG17BQ
Central Reading North
RG17BT
Caversham Road
RG17DB
Bedford Road
RG17NH
Trinity Place
RG18AR
Caversham Road
RG19SF
Bridge Street
RG19SN
Bridge Street
RG17HS
Bedford Road
RG13GT
Central Reading North
RG11EH
Friar Street
RG12BH
Broad Street
RG13EG
Kennet Side
RG13GU
Forbury Road
RG18DA
Norman Place
RG17HJ
Bedford Road
RG17NX
Derby Street
RG17PF
Weldale Street
RG17QE
Broad Street
RG17RY
Castle Street
RG17YE
Clifton Street
RG11JW
Central Reading North
RG11NB
Station Hill
RG11NU
Greyfriars Road
RG11PT
Station Hill
RG13EJ
The Forbury
RG13FX
Kenavon Drive
RG14RU
Duke Street
RG17AA
Cheapside
RG17AY
Caversham Road
RG17ND
Oxford Road
RG17NY
Stanley Street
RG17TH
Castle Street
RG18FU
King's Meadow Road
RG11HN
Tudor Road
RG11NA
Vachel Road
RG11NT
Sackville Street
RG17TX
Belle Vue Road
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.