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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

RG17YU

Brunswick Hill

RG17YL

Argyle Road

RG16PB

Glenbeigh Terrace

RG16BA

Garnet Street

RG17TW

Tilehurst Road

RG20SN

Rose Kiln Lane

RG17RA

Tilehurst Road

RG16HW

Bath Road

RG16HG

Rose Kiln Lane

RG16QU

Rembrandt Way

RG16HS

Berkeley Avenue

RG16AF

Coley Avenue

RG16HN

The Firs

RG16EP

St Saviours Road

RG16FB

Bucknell Court

RG16QY

Rembrandt Way

RG16RD

Laud Close

RG16JP

Webbs Close

RG16FD

Coley Place

RG16HY

Berkeley Avenue

RG16HX

Benyon Mews

RG16EW

Arbour Close

RG16HE

Pennyroyal Court

RG16QX

Rembrandt Way

RG17LZ

Alleyne Close

RG16PF

Upcross Gardens

RG16HQ

Bath Road

RG16JU

Boston Avenue

RG17TP

Tilehurst Road

RG17SX

Castle Hill

RG16AJ

Mansfield Road

RG17SZ

Castle Hill

RG16LQ

Coley Avenue

RG16BB

Brook Street West

RG16EQ

Greenidge Close

RG16SS

Admirals Court

RG16DQ

Wensley Road

RG16HB

Tintern Crescent

RG16HP

Bath Road

RG16QT

Rembrandt Way

RG16DU

Wensley Road

RG16EE

Wensley Road

RG16NH

Downshire Square

RG16EU

St Saviours Road

RG16QW

Rembrandt Way

RG16EB

Wensley Road

RG16JD

Littlecote Drive

RG17YR

Ormsby Street

RG16AX

Dover Street

RG16SP

Admirals Court

RG17YT

Brunswick Hill

RG17YG

Prospect Street

RG17PY

Oxford Road

RG16LW

Epsom Court

RG16ER

Hay Road

RG16JF

Bath Road

RG16SW

Admirals Court

RG16HL

Bath Road

RG16HU

Edenham Crescent

RG20JJ

Rose Kiln Lane

RG16DS

Coley Park

RG16HF

St Pauls Court

RG16EA

Wensley Road

RG17YX

Deepdene Close

RG16LA

Kimberley Close

RG16DY

Heron Way

RG16QS

Rembrandt Way

RG17SP

Brunswick Hill

RG16HT

Ashley Road

RG17ST

Blenheim Place

RG20HP

Rose Kiln Lane

RG16NB

Bath Road

RG16JS

Berkeley Avenue

RG16AN

Garnet Hill

RG16DP

Wensley Road

RG16NS

Bath Road

RG16HD

Cranford Mews

RG16PE

Brunswick Street

RG17SH

Brunswick Hill

RG16BQ

Cheriton Court

RG16LT

Coley Avenue

RG16DA

Yew Lane

RG16AU

Garnet Hill

RG16LB

Portway Close

RG16AH

Coley Park Road

RG16AL

Mansfield Road

RG16NY

Brunswick Street

RG16DR

Wensley Road

Data Sources

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