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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 moderate 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
6/10
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
52.31(+65%)
Shoplifting
26.82(+236%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.63(+68%)
Other theft
15.41(+175%)
Public order
15.05(+148%)
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 79 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Central Reading South area, with individual transactions ranging from £117,000 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
Semi-Detached2£599,000
Flats54£210,000
Detached2£637,500
Terraced21£305,000

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

RG16RF

Laud Close

RG14SQ

London Street

RG17RJ

Castle Street

RG12TH

Windsor Square

RG16FH

Berkeley Avenue

RG16BQ

Cheriton Court

RG17QB

Castle Street

RG14PN

London Street

RG13AA

Kings Road

RG12LR

Bridge Street

RG16FN

Castle Crescent

RG17RH

Oxford Road

RG14QT

South Street

RG14QP

South Street

RG15BL

London Road

RG17SR

Castle Street

RG14QL

East Street

RG12HT

Crossland Road

RG14PS

London Street

RG16BS

Fobney Street

RG17QG

Oxford Road

RG13FB

Abbey Square

RG19SA

Abbey

RG12PD

Church Street

RG17JR

Anstey Road

RG17LY

Alfred Street

RG16RE

Laud Close

RG12NQ

Parthia Close

RG12SW

Crown Street

RG17AH

Alfred Street

RG17LF

Chatham Street

RG17JS

Carey Street

RG12RZ

Deansgate Road

RG16AL

Mansfield Road

RG16RD

Laud Close

RG12AR

St Giles Close

RG14SJ

London Street

RG17RL

Castle Hill

RG14JE

Elizabeth Mews

RG13EU

The Forbury

RG12TB

Jubilee Square

RG12GU

Jubilee Square

RG14AW

East Street

RG17AJ

Cheapside

RG17LS

Alfred Street

RG12NN

Henry Street

RG16AS

Church Terrace

RG12QP

Southampton Street

RG16DZ

St Saviours Road

RG14PH

London Street

RG16AJ

Mansfield Road

RG16QL

Temple Place

RG12GW

Jubilee Square

RG16BH

Fobney Street

RG16HD

Cranford Mews

RG16BT

Fobney Street

RG16SR

Admirals Court

RG16AP

Field Road

RG16HF

St Pauls Court

RG16BU

Lower Brook Street

RG17LT

Oxford Road

RG12SU

Silver Street

RG17XS

Howard Street

RG17AT

Alfred Street

RG13FF

Kings Road

RG17AB

Cheapside

RG15AJ

Nelson Terrace

RG12TS

Mount Pleasant Grove

RG16SW

Admirals Court

RG17JW

Chatham Place

RG12HS

Foundry Place

RG16BZ

Fobney Street

RG20HP

Rose Kiln Lane

RG16AR

Lower Field Road

RG12EA

High Street

RG12NW

Henry Street

RG17UP

Waylen Street

RG13AE

Crane Wharf

RG12AG

Riverside Level

RG12HN

Letcombe Street

RG13AJ

Highbridge Wharf

RG13ER

King's Road

RG17AZ

Chatham Place

RG13BQ

Abbey Square

RG16BB

Brook Street West

RG17RP

Castle Hill

RG16AN

Garnet Hill

RG14QH

East Street

RG14QD

London Street

RG12SR

Newark Street

RG16AY

Wolseley Street

RG15DA

London Road

RG16JS

Berkeley Avenue

RG15DR

Kendrick Road

RG12NJ

Centurion Close

RG14QS

Southern Court

RG14FJ

South Street

RG12QW

Southampton Street

RG16BW

Lower Field Road

RG12AH

Upper Ground Level

Data Sources

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