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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

RG14QD

London Street

RG12EA

High Street

RG16BU

Lower Brook Street

RG16HD

Cranford Mews

RG17LS

Alfred Street

RG12SS

Upper Crown Street

RG14PH

London Street

RG17JR

Anstey Road

RG12NJ

Centurion Close

RG14ET

New Century Place

RG14QS

Southern Court

RG17AG

Cheapside

RG14SQ

London Street

RG17QF

Abbey

RG12NN

Henry Street

RG14SY

Queen's Road

RG16FD

Coley Place

RG16HE

Pennyroyal Court

RG16QJ

Temple Place

RG16AZ

Wolseley Street

RG17LT

Oxford Road

RG17SS

Castle Street

RG15DS

Kendrick Road

RG15BN

London Road

RG16AN

Garnet Hill

RG17RW

Castle Hill

RG13AR

Kings Road

RG14AW

East Street

RG16AB

Castle Street

RG14QA

London Street

RG16RF

Laud Close

RG14GP

South Street

RG12AQ

Lower Ground Level

RG12HS

Foundry Place

RG15AL

Dartmouth Terrace

RG16AT

St Saviours Terrace

RG16BW

Lower Field Road

RG12BX

St Giles Close

RG17AU

Alfred Street

RG17RT

Jesse Terrace

RG12LU

Bridge Street

RG16FH

Berkeley Avenue

RG16SS

Admirals Court

RG17RH

Oxford Road

RG17RS

Jesse Terrace

RG17YD

Epping Close

RG13AY

Crane Wharf

RG16AL

Mansfield Road

RG12NW

Henry Street

RG12QG

Illiffe Close

RG16BB

Brook Street West

RG16QG

Maltings Place

RG12SR

Newark Street

RG14PN

Duke Street

RG13FB

Abbey Square

RG16BY

Fobney Street

RG17LY

Alfred Street

RG17SB

Castle Street

RG20RR

Imperial Way

RG16AX

Dover Street

RG17XU

Baker Street

RG12GU

Jubilee Square

RG15DR

Kendrick Road

RG16QE

Waterside Gardens

RG12AR

St Giles Close

RG12NQ

Parthia Close

RG12ST

Silver Street

RG15DN

Kendrick Road

RG16BQ

Cheriton Court

RG17AH

Alfred Street

RG17RQ

Castle Street

RG12SF

St Giles Close

RG12TB

Jubilee Square

RG12JR

Gun Street

RG17JW

Chatham Place

RG12SW

Crown Street

RG15DA

London Road

RG16AS

Church Terrace

RG16FF

Berkeley Avenue

RG17AZ

Chatham Place

RG12AH

Upper Ground Level

RG14AR

Queens Road

RG14PS

London Street

RG14QL

East Street

RG14QP

South Street

RG17QB

Castle Street

RG12QL

Southampton Street

RG16BA

Garnet Street

RG16QD

Swan Place

RG16QL

Temple Place

RG12HN

Letcombe Street

RG12QR

Southampton Street

RG15DQ

Kendrick Road

RG17AT

Alfred Street

RG12SB

Church Street

RG17XS

Howard Street

RG17AB

Cheapside

RG17UP

Waylen Street

RG20HP

Rose Kiln Lane

RG13BE

Abbey Square

Data Sources

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