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Central Reading South

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About

Central Reading South encompasses the core commercial and administrative district of the town. The area is defined by Broad Street and Friar Street, which serve as primary retail thoroughfares lined with chain stores and historic buildings. The Town Hall and the Hexagon theatre are key civic landmarks here. Reading Station, a major national transport hub, anchors the area's northern edge, facilitating significant daily foot traffic from commuters and shoppers moving between the retail zones and the station concourse.

A distinctive network of modern pedestrianized shopping arcades, such as The Oracle and Broad Street Mall, extends the retail environment. These connect to the River Kennet, where waterways and old industrial brickwork are integrated into the shopping centre's design. The area includes the ruins of Reading Abbey, founded in 1121, which provide a historic counterpoint to the contemporary retail developments and office buildings that dominate the skyline in this densely built part of town.

Area overview

On average Central Reading South has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 134 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Central Reading South is £64,564 per year. There are 2 schools in Central Reading South: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Central Reading South is home to around 8,240 people, with a population density of about 9,166.8 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
134
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
14.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Central Reading South Population
8,240
Population density
9,166.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.97(+62%)
Shoplifting
23.42(+192%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.33(+93%)
Other theft
16.02(+187%)
Public order
14.56(+138%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,709
32.87%
Other White
1,606
19.49%
Indian
1,202
14.58%
African
448
5.44%
Chinese
383
4.65%
Total population: 8,242

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,927
54.75%
Level 3 (A level)
1,253
17.47%
No qualifications
726
10.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
451
6.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
427
5.95%
Total 16+ residents: 7,173

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,054
56.93%
Owns with a mortgage
574
15.91%
Other social rented
396
10.98%
Owns outright
308
8.54%
Social rents from council
134
3.71%
Total households: 3,608

Property prices in Central Reading South

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £241,500 in Central Reading South area, with individual transactions ranging from £104,500 up to £900,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Central Reading South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£469,000
Flats64£220,000
Semi-Detached3£710,000
Terraced16£315,000

10 years median price trend in Central Reading South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central Reading South.

All postcodes in Central Reading South

RG12PQ

Crown Street

RG16BX

Fobney Street

RG14RL

Livery Close

RG16BS

Fobney Street

RG12SN

Crown Street

RG13EY

Kings Road

RG14GQ

South Street

RG16SR

Admirals Court

RG14AZ

Queens Road

RG12SE

Crown Street

RG13EU

The Forbury

RG12HT

Crossland Road

RG14SJ

London Street

RG16AR

Lower Field Road

RG20BY

Rose Kiln Lane

RG16FN

Castle Crescent

RG16QA

Mallard Row

RG17RL

Castle Hill

RG12QT

Hamble Court

RG16HG

Rose Kiln Lane

RG12JF

Earley Place

RG12QU

Southampton Street

RG16BZ

Fobney Street

RG14FU

Duke Street

RG15DU

Kendrick Road

RG16AJ

Mansfield Road

RG12QS

Southampton Street

RG13FF

Kings Road

RG17LF

Chatham Street

RG14JE

Elizabeth Mews

RG14FF

East Street

RG17AJ

Cheapside

RG17JS

Carey Street

RG12QP

Southampton Street

RG13AA

Kings Road

RG17LQ

Carey Street

RG17XT

Baker Street

RG16AU

Garnet Hill

RG16BT

Fobney Street

RG16QF

Simmonds Street

RG12SU

Silver Street

RG13AG

Abbey Square

RG16JW

Willow Street

RG16QQ

New Bright Street

RG17JP

Body Road

RG14AU

Queens Road

RG14FG

South Street

RG14JB

Bourne-Stevens Close

RG16QB

Rose Walk

RG17UD

Oxford Road

RG12QW

Southampton Street

RG12TS

Mount Pleasant Grove

RG14SA

Duke Street

RG12BP

Silver Street

RG13AE

Crane Wharf

RG13AJ

Highbridge Wharf

RG15DT

Kendrick Road

RG16JT

Coley

RG16BJ

Fobney Street

RG19SA

Abbey

RG12RZ

Deansgate Road

RG15AE

Crown Place

RG15AJ

Nelson Terrace

RG15DH

Kendrick Road

RG16AY

Wolseley Street

RG16HF

St Pauls Court

RG17SR

Castle Street

RG16RE

Laud Close

RG17RP

Castle Hill

RG12SJ

Silver Street

RG14FQ

London Street

RG14FS

Duke Street

RG17RJ

Castle Street

RG17UG

Zinzan Street

RG12SA

St Giles Close

RG14AF

London Street

RG16DZ

St Saviours Road

RG17QG

Oxford Road

RG17SN

Castle Street

RG16BH

Fobney Street

RG12PD

Church Street

RG14QU

South Street

RG16JS

Berkeley Avenue

RG14FJ

South Street

RG17AQ

Cheapside

RG14QT

South Street

RG16SW

Admirals Court

RG13ER

King's Road

RG15BL

London Road

RG16AD

Coley Place

RG20ND

Rose Kiln Lane

RG12AG

Riverside Level

RG12LR

Bridge Street

RG13BQ

Abbey Square

RG14QH

East Street

RG15BJ

London Road

RG16AP

Field Road

RG16BN

Garnet Hill

RG16QH

Talbot Court

RG12GW

Jubilee Square

Data Sources

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