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About

Coley ward sits in the southwest of central Reading, bordered by the River Kennet to the north and the railway lines to the south. Its residential streets are primarily composed of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, alongside several post-war estates and modern apartment developments. The area functions as a settled residential neighbourhood with local shops and schools serving the community.

The ward includes the large open space of Prospect Park, which provides sports facilities, a playground, and hosts regular events. A notable local landmark is the historic Coley Park House, set within its own grounds. Transport links are defined by the major arterial routes of Liebenrood Road and Basingstoke Road, which connect the area to the town centre and the wider motorway network.

Area overview

On average Coley has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 107 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Coley is £61,150 per year. There are 4 schools in Coley: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Coley is home to around 11,029 people, with a population density of about 3,937.8 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
107
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
16.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Coley Population
11,029
Population density
3,937.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.5(+66%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.96(+46%)
Public order
10.16(+66%)
Other theft
9.79(+75%)
Vehicle crime
9.79(+158%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,950
44.87%
Other White
1,570
14.23%
Indian
966
8.76%
Pakistani
681
6.17%
African
654
5.93%
Total population: 11,031

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,028
45.07%
No qualifications
1,424
15.93%
Level 3 (A level)
1,103
12.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
932
10.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
838
9.38%
Total 16+ residents: 8,938

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,509
32.66%
Owns with a mortgage
1,127
24.39%
Owns outright
917
19.84%
Social rents from council
513
11.1%
Other social rented
406
8.79%
Total households: 4,621

Property prices in Coley

Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £326,000 in Coley area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £840,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Coley 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 Coley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached8£578,500
Flats44£220,000
Semi-Detached26£480,000
Terraced40£348,000

10 years median price trend in Coley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Coley.

All postcodes in Coley

RG16QZ

Rembrandt Way

RG20JJ

Rose Kiln Lane

RG16NN

Downshire Square

RG16QS

Rembrandt Way

RG16EH

Swallows Croft

RG16SR

Admirals Court

RG17TP

Tilehurst Road

RG16ER

Hay Road

RG16AQ

Castle Crescent

RG16FG

Reservoir Crescent

RG16PN

Upcross Gardens

RG17YS

Argyle Street

RG16AR

Lower Field Road

RG16NF

Bath Road

RG17PY

Oxford Road

RG20BY

Rose Kiln Lane

RG16FN

Castle Crescent

RG16EQ

Greenidge Close

RG16HL

Bath Road

RG17SP

Brunswick Hill

RG16FB

Bucknell Court

RG16HG

Rose Kiln Lane

RG16JA

Hungerford Drive

RG17LZ

Alleyne Close

RG16AJ

Mansfield Road

RG16DP

Wensley Road

RG16FP

Brownlow Road

RG16HN

The Firs

RG16PH

Bath Road

RG16QX

Rembrandt Way

RG16DW

Wensley Road

RG16JP

Rose Kiln Lane

RG16NY

Brunswick Street

RG16UZ

Wensley Road

RG20JD

Rose Kiln Lane

RG16DH

Wensley Road

RG16HA

Tintern Crescent

RG16NJ

Downshire Square

RG16PB

Glenbeigh Terrace

RG16AF

Coley Avenue

RG16EX

Tupsley Road

RG16SP

Admirals Court

RG17YW

Lorne Street

RG16AU

Garnet Hill

RG16NA

Janson Court

RG16LA

Kimberley Close

RG16LG

Coley Avenue

RG16LQ

Coley Avenue

RG16LU

Coley Avenue

RG16PA

Belle Vue Terrace

RG16JT

Coley

RG16FL

Coley Avenue

RG16HY

Berkeley Avenue

RG16JE

Berkeley Avenue

RG16QT

Rembrandt Way

RG17YP

Argyle Street

RG16AY

Wolseley Street

RG16DX

Lesford Road

RG16HF

St Pauls Court

RG16HJ

Bath Road

RG16QP

Rembrandt Way

RG16AG

Castle Crescent

RG16HW

Bath Road

RG16LN

Coley Avenue

RG16NQ

Bath Road

RG16RE

Laud Close

RG17YL

Argyle Road

RG16DD

The Brookmill

RG16LP

Upavon Drive

RG16NR

Brownlow Road

RG16PE

Brunswick Street

RG16PP

Coley Avenue

RG17YX

Deepdene Close

RG16DN

Wensley Road

RG16DZ

St Saviours Road

RG16LH

Coley Avenue

RG16FJ

Coley Avenue

RG16HB

Tintern Crescent

RG16LZ

Castle Crescent

RG16NH

Downshire Square

RG17RA

Tilehurst Road

RG16AH

Coley Park Road

RG16HT

Ashley Road

RG16JS

Berkeley Avenue

RG16QY

Rembrandt Way

RG17YN

Lorne Street

RG16EW

Arbour Close

RG16AE

Coley Hill

RG16ET

St Saviours Road

RG16HS

Berkeley Avenue

RG16SW

Admirals Court

RG16QR

Rembrandt Way

RG16AD

Coley Place

RG16EE

Wensley Road

RG16JU

Boston Avenue

RG16LL

Coley Avenue

RG16LW

Epsom Court

RG16NB

Bath Road

RG17RB

Lorne Street

RG16AP

Field Road

Data Sources

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