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Katesgrove

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About

Katesgrove is a residential ward located in the southern part of Reading, bordered by the River Kennet and the town centre. The area features a mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses, along with some modern developments. It is well-connected, with major roads like the A33 and Reading Station providing easy access to transport links. The ward includes industrial pockets, particularly near the river, contributing to its varied character.

Katesgrove is home to several green spaces, including Cintra Park and Kensington Road Recreation Ground, offering recreational areas for residents. The ward has a range of local amenities, including independent shops, cafes, and pubs, particularly along Southampton Street and Oxford Road. The University of Reading’s London Road Campus is also situated here, adding a student presence to the area. Katesgrove’s proximity to the town centre makes it a practical location for commuters and families.

Area overview

On average Katesgrove has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Katesgrove is £60,625 per year. There are 6 schools in Katesgrove: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Katesgrove is home to around 11,931 people, with a population density of about 6,960.1 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
89
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
17.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Katesgrove Population
11,931
Population density
6,960.1 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,238
35.52%
Other White
2,273
19.05%
Indian
1,506
12.62%
Other Asian
754
6.32%
African
661
5.54%
Total population: 11,931

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,330
50.22%
Owns with a mortgage
928
20%
Owns outright
534
11.51%
Social rents from council
353
7.61%
Other social rented
306
6.59%
Total households: 4,640

Property prices in Katesgrove

Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £318,000 in Katesgrove area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,158 up to £1,300,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Katesgrove 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 Katesgrove over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£600,000
Flats44£221,000
Semi-Detached15£400,000
Terraced67£325,000

10 years median price trend in Katesgrove

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

All postcodes in Katesgrove

RG12NP

Pell Street

RG12BL

Southampton Street

RG20LW

Waterloo Rise

RG20BA

Westerham Walk

RG15EN

Highgrove Street

RG12NS

Pell Street

RG12BG

Sailcloth Close

RG20LN

Waterloo Rise

RG20DX

Swainstone Road

RG12NR

Pell Street

RG12SU

Silver Street

RG14FG

South Street

RG14JB

Bourne-Stevens Close

RG12PJ

Sherman Road

RG14AU

Queens Road

RG27AA

Christchurch Road

RG12QW

Southampton Street

RG12TS

Mount Pleasant Grove

RG20AG

Waterloo Road

RG12NT

Hill Street

RG12BP

Silver Street

RG15DT

Kendrick Road

RG20HH

Basingstoke Road

RG20NS

Whitley Rise

RG20AY

Milman Road

RG12TD

Mount Pleasant

RG12RZ

Deansgate Road

RG15AE

Crown Place

RG15DH

Kendrick Road

RG20BZ

Elgar Road South

RG20ET

Basingstoke Road

RG15AJ

Nelson Terrace

RG20NH

Boulton Road

RG12SJ

Silver Street

RG14FQ

London Street

RG20AU

Britten Road

RG27TD

Home Farm Close

RG20AT

Dale Road

RG12QZ

Southampton Street

RG12SA

St Giles Close

RG20DH

Elgar Road

RG12RF

Waldeck Street

RG20ER

Basingstoke Road

RG14AF

London Street

RG20EH

Essex Street

RG12NF

River Road

RG20EY

Winchester Road

RG12NY

Pell Street

RG12PD

Church Street

RG20HA

Basingstoke Road

RG14FJ

South Street

RG14QU

South Street

RG14QT

South Street

RG20XA

Basingstoke Road

RG20DZ

Tippett Rise

RG20DL

Elgar Road

RG20AD

Kinver Walk

RG20LJ

Rose Kiln Lane

RG15BL

London Road

RG20ND

Rose Kiln Lane

RG15BJ

London Road

RG20HF

Basingstoke Road

RG12GW

Jubilee Square

RG14QD

London Street

RG12ND

Katesgrove Lane

RG12TG

Highgrove Terrace

RG14QH

East Street

RG27TB

Canterbury Road

RG20ES

Clent Road

RG14PH

London Street

RG20WP

Katesgrove

RG16BU

Lower Brook Street

RG20BT

Elgar Road South

RG12SS

Upper Crown Street

RG14QS

Southern Court

RG14ET

New Century Place

RG12NH

Katesgrove Lane

RG27QU

Cintra View

RG20AN

Elizabeth Walk

RG20AW

Elizabeth Walk

RG14SQ

London Street

RG27SY

Long Barn Lane

RG12PX

Edgehill Street

RG12NJ

Centurion Close

RG20EU

Surrey Road

RG12NN

Henry Street

RG16QJ

Temple Place

RG20EN

Basingstoke Road

RG20EP

Basingstoke Road

RG12RA

Southampton Street

RG15DS

Kendrick Road

RG20EL

Basingstoke Road

RG27QW

George Palmer Close

RG15BN

London Road

RG20DY

Katesgrove

RG20BB

Taynton Walk

RG12RD

Southampton Street

RG14QA

London Street

RG20EG

Whitley Street

RG12QB

Francis Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/12/2025.