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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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 390 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 4.6× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. 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 1 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

Median price£275,000
Price per sq ft£376
Sales (last 12 months)52
Typical range (middle 50%)£215K – £366K

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 (about £376 per square foot) in Central Reading North area, with individual transactions ranging from £121,000 up to £580,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Central Reading North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached3£447,000£396
Terraced13£350,000£374
Flats36£250,000£374

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Central Reading North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central Reading North.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£229,000£300,000£300,000
2017£265,000£435,000£317,000
2018£245,000£438,000£312,500
2019£303,000£305,000£385,000
2020£289,000£331,000£287,000
2021£248,250£326,500
2022£380,988£362,150£345,000
2023£325,000£387,000£392,500
2024£230,000£410,000£346,500
2025£250,000£447,000£350,000
2026£260,000£396,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central Reading North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central Reading North.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£564£328£328
2017£432£289£314
2018£431£384£316
2019£492£337£434
2020£480£397£326
2021£400£353
2022£554£401£444
2023£571£199£415
2024£384£345£367
2025£383£361£406
2026£365£364
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central Reading North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Central Reading North in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.