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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

RG17TN

Tilehurst Road

RG13EJ

The Forbury

RG13FW

Kenavon Drive

RG11LD

Station Road

RG14QX

Sidmouth Street

RG13JA

Forbury Road

RG13ES

Kings Road

RG11PE

Greyfriars Road

RG17BH

Stratheden Place

RG17LN

Franklin Street

RG11BX

Friars Walk

RG17NE

Oxford Road

RG11SN

Cross Street

RG18DJ

Vastern Road

RG13GZ

Palmer Street

RG11QB

Blagrave Street

RG17TX

Belle Vue Road

RG11JP

Abbey

RG17UL

Waylen Street

RG13HU

Thames

RG12AJ

Broad Street

RG17ZL

Fox Talbot Close

RG11PF

Tudor Road

RG17XZ

Baker Street

RG17HP

Great Knollys Street

RG14RJ

Watlington Street

RG18DF

Napier Road

RG12DG

Market Place

RG17BY

Abbey

RG18BQ

Kingfisher Place

RG18AR

Caversham Road

RG11ST

Cross Street

RG17HT

Chatham Street

RG17EY

Bedford Road

RG17HD

Great Knollys Street

RG11NH

Tudor Road

RG11EG

Merchants Place

RG17HA

Great Knollys Street

RG11LP

Abbey

RG12AA

Broad Street

RG11EX

Friar Street

RG14QZ

Sidmouth Street

RG12BD

Broad Street

RG14RU

Duke Street

RG14BS

Queen's Road

RG14QY

Sidmouth Street

RG18FS

Napier Road

RG17JZ

Goldsmid Road

RG17DD

Caroline Street

RG17HJ

Bedford Road

RG11PR

Tudor Road

RG11DG

Wiston Terrace

RG19SS

Bridge Street

RG13DH

Kenavon Drive

RG12BH

Broad Street

RG17AN

Chatham Place

RG18BT

Vastern Road

RG11PL

Blagrave Street

RG17NR

James Street

RG12AN

King Street

RG11DP

Friar Street

RG12BT

Broad Street

RG17FU

Oxford Road

RG17UQ

Zinzan Street

RG17EU

Bedford Road

RG17BX

Weldale Street

RG18PR

Thames

RG12HG

King Street

RG17JE

Ambrose Place

RG12DT

Market Place

RG17EX

Bedford Road

RG11NU

Greyfriars Road

RG13JQ

The Plummery

RG12DE

Market Place

RG13DD

Kings Road

RG19ZX

Bridge Street

RG11TG

Queen Victoria Street

RG19SU

Bridge Street

RG11JW

Abbey

RG17QE

Broad Street Mall

RG12DP

Butter Market

RG17NA

Aldworth Rise

RG19SR

Bridge Street

RG17ED

Russell Street

RG17PZ

Abbey

RG11PW

Blagrave Street

RG18FW

Napier Road

RG18FR

King's Meadow Road

RG14FP

Abbey

RG17BD

Abbey

RG11LH

Station Road

RG11LN

Abbey

RG17PR

Weldale Street

RG11DT

Merchants Place

RG11NR

Garrard Street

RG17JY

Goldsmid Road

RG12JB

Minster Street

RG13GT

Thames

RG18DW

Isis Court

RG17UH

Oxford Road

Data Sources

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