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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

RG17NE

Oxford Road

RG17PR

Weldale Street

RG17RD

Castle Street

RG18DW

Isis Court

RG11EG

Merchants Place

RG11EQ

Merchants Place

RG11SY

Queen Victoria Street

RG12EG

Market Place

RG13GX

Palmer Street

RG13NP

Joseph Huntley Walk

RG17RE

Russell Street

RG17HR

Bedford Road

RG11LT

Forbury Road

RG11PF

Tudor Road

RG12AE

Broad Street

RG14RY

Duke Street

RG17UL

Waylen Street

RG17HP

Great Knollys Street

RG17NB

Cherwell Crescent

RG17NN

Prospect Mews

RG17UQ

Zinzan Street

RG17YJ

Prospect Mews

RG18FJ

Napier Road

RG11NG

Greyfriars Road

RG12HB

High Street

RG12JB

Minster Street

RG14RJ

Watlington Street

RG17YA

Franklin Street

RG18FT

Napier Road

RG19SP

Bridge Street

RG11PZ

Blagrave Street

RG13GW

Thames

RG13GY

Palmer Street

RG17HL

Great Knollys Street

RG19SW

Abbey

RG11DA

Friar Street

RG12AA

Broad Street

RG12DE

Market Place

RG17NP

George Street

RG11AX

Apex Plaza

RG11JJ

Abbey

RG14BQ

Queen's Road

RG17LB

Oxford Road

RG18FP

Caversham Road

RG11BU

Abbey

RG11LX

Station Road

RG12LG

St Marys Butts

RG14BE

Queens Cottages

RG17NQ

Oxford Road

RG17QP

Abbey

RG11TG

Queen Victoria Street

RG14QE

Queens Road

RG14QX

Sidmouth Street

RG11DX

Friar Street

RG11ET

Merchants Place

RG17EB

Caversham Road

RG17HD

Great Knollys Street

RG17LR

Goldsmid Road

RG17YF

Franklin Street

RG18FS

Napier Road

RG11JX

Station Road

RG11PE

Greyfriars Road

RG12HE

King Street

RG13GB

Carraway Street

RG17LA

Oxford Road

RG13FZ

Carraway Street

RG17DB

Charles Street

RG17NH

Trinity Place

RG18AR

Caversham Road

RG13DD

Kings Road

RG13FY

Carraway Street

RG17BQ

Abbey

RG17BT

Caversham Road

RG13EG

Kennet Side

RG13GU

Joseph Huntley Walk

RG17HS

Bedford Road

RG17NX

Derby Street

RG17YE

Clifton Street

RG18DA

Norman Place

RG19SF

Bridge Street

RG11EH

Friar Street

RG12BH

Broad Street

RG13GT

Thames

RG17HJ

Bedford Road

RG17PF

Weldale Street

RG17QE

Broad Street Mall

RG17RY

Castle Street

RG19SN

Bridge Street

RG11NB

Station Hill

RG13FX

Kenavon Drive

RG14RU

Duke Street

RG17AA

Cheapside

RG17TH

Castle Street

RG11NU

Greyfriars Road

RG11PT

Station Hill

RG13EJ

The Forbury

RG17AY

Caversham Road

RG17ND

Oxford Road

RG17NY

Stanley Street

RG18FU

King's Meadow Road

Data Sources

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