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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 105 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
105
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
50.05(+58%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.77(+44%)
Shoplifting
11.7(+47%)
Other theft
10.79(+92%)
Public order
10.06(+66%)
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 112 recent sales, the median property price is £342,500 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
Detached9£572,000
Flats38£202,500
Semi-Detached23£490,000
Terraced42£354,000

10 years median price trend in Coley

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

All postcodes in Coley

RG16RE

Laud Close

RG16SR

Admirals Court

RG20BY

Rose Kiln Lane

RG17YS

Argyle Street

RG16DW

Wensley Road

RG16JA

Hungerford Drive

RG16FE

Haden Square

RG16QR

Rembrandt Way

RG16PD

Western Road

RG16PH

Bath Road

RG16DZ

St Saviours Road

RG16LU

Coley Avenue

RG16NP

Brownlow Road

RG16NG

Bath Road

RG16JT

Coley

RG16NW

Downshire Square

RG16EH

Swallows Croft

RG16FA

Haden Square

RG16JB

Baydon Drive

RG16FJ

Coley Avenue

RG16AG

Castle Crescent

RG16LL

Coley Avenue

RG16AZ

Wolseley Street

RG17YP

Argyle Street

RG16ET

St Saviours Road

RG16LR

Froxfield Avenue

RG16LH

Coley Avenue

RG16DN

Wensley Road

RG16EN

Trelleck Road

RG17PX

Oxford Road

RG16UZ

Wensley Road

RG16BW

Lower Field Road

RG16AY

Wolseley Street

RG17TU

Tilehurst Road

RG16HH

Bath Road

RG16NJ

Downshire Square

RG17YN

Lorne Street

RG17SY

Castle Hill

RG16AQ

Castle Crescent

RG16NZ

Brunswick Street

RG16AS

Church Terrace

RG16JE

Berkeley Avenue

RG16FP

Brownlow Road

RG16LS

Coley Avenue

RG16AP

Field Road

RG16LP

Upavon Drive

RG16DJ

Wensley Road

RG17YZ

Lorne Place

RG17YW

Lorne Street

RG16LN

Coley Avenue

RG16NR

Brownlow Road

RG20JD

Rose Kiln Lane

RG16AR

Lower Field Road

RG16LG

Coley Avenue

RG17RB

Lorne Street

RG16EJ

St Saviours Road

RG16NX

Bath Road

RG16BN

Garnet Hill

RG16RF

Laud Close

RG16EZ

St Saviours Road

RG16DL

Carsdale Close

RG16JX

Shaw Road

RG16NQ

Bath Road

RG16HJ

Bath Road

RG16PA

Belle Vue Terrace

RG16DD

The Brookmill

RG17TT

Tilehurst Road

RG16NL

Maitland Road

RG16LZ

Castle Crescent

RG16FL

Coley Avenue

RG16EY

St Saviours Road

RG16NN

Downshire Square

RG16EG

Barrington Way

RG16FG

Reservoir Crescent

RG16AT

St Saviours Terrace

RG16JZ

Berkeley Avenue

RG16DB

The Old Lane

RG16PN

Upcross Gardens

RG16HR

Bath Road

RG16EX

Tupsley Road

RG16NA

Janson Court

RG16EF

North Lodge Mews

RG16LJ

Coley Avenue

RG16ED

Wensley Road

RG16NF

Bath Road

RG20RR

Imperial Way

RG17TR

Prospect Street

RG16ES

Tyberton Place

RG16AE

Coley Hill

RG16QZ

Rembrandt Way

RG17TS

Tilehurst Road

RG16HA

Tintern Crescent

RG16DG

Holybrook Road

RG16PP

Coley Avenue

RG16DH

Wensley Road

RG16QP

Rembrandt Way

RG16AD

Coley Place

RG16FN

Castle Crescent

RG16PG

Bath Road

RG16DX

Lesford Road

Data Sources

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