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Central Reading South

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About

Central Reading South is a primarily residential area located just south of Reading town centre. It features a mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses, along with some modern apartment buildings. The area is well-connected, with easy access to Reading Station and major roads like the A33.

Local amenities include several schools, small supermarkets, and independent shops. Green spaces like Palmer Park provide recreational areas for residents. The area is popular with young professionals and families due to its proximity to the town centre and transport links.

Area overview

On average Central Reading South has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 160 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 of residents in Central Reading South is £64,800 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).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
160
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
14.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 92 recent sales, the median property price is £244,000 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
Detached4£494,500
Flats70£225,000
Semi-Detached3£425,000
Terraced15£337,000

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

RG13AF

King's Road

RG13BE

Abbey Square

RG16RD

Laud Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.