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About

Katesgrove is a residential neighbourhood located directly south of Reading's town centre, bordered by the River Kennet to the north and the railway lines to the south. The area is characterised by terraced housing, primarily from the Victorian and Edwardian periods, providing homes for a mix of students, young professionals, and long-term residents. Its proximity to the university and central amenities defines much of its daily activity.

The ward contains a notable stretch of the Kennet and Avon Canal, where the waterway passes through the Oracle shopping centre's foundations. This integration of historic industrial infrastructure with modern retail is a distinctive local feature. Community life focuses on local shops along Alexandra Road and several green spaces, including Cintra Park, offering recreational space within the densely built urban environment.

Area overview

On average Katesgrove has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 99 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 per household 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
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
99
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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.34(+40%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.09(+31%)
Other theft
9.81(+75%)
Vehicle crime
9.22(+149%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.14(+42%)
South East average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,385
43.21%
Level 3 (A level)
1,714
16.89%
No qualifications
1,505
14.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
923
9.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
836
8.24%
Total 16+ residents: 10,149

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 126 recent sales, the median property price is £311,000 in Katesgrove area, with individual transactions ranging from £117,500 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
Detached8£550,000
Flats35£210,000
Semi-Detached12£416,500
Terraced71£322,000

10 years median price trend in Katesgrove

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

All postcodes in Katesgrove

RG12NW

Henry Street

RG20DU

Bourne Avenue

RG16QJ

Temple Place

RG12SR

Newark Street

RG12SU

Silver Street

RG12SA

St Giles Close

RG12QE

Iliffe Close

RG12RE

Waldeck Street

RG16FF

Berkeley Avenue

RG27AD

Christchurch Road

RG12PR

Chesterman Street

RG12BX

St Giles Close

RG12NQ

Parthia Close

RG20EQ

Whitley Street

RG20BX

Park View

RG20DY

Katesgrove

RG20AR

Milman Road

RG20EN

Basingstoke Road

RG12BP

Silver Street

RG12SF

St Giles Close

RG12GW

Jubilee Square

RG12HS

Foundry Place

RG12PQ

Crown Street

RG20AH

Cradock Road

RG20BW

Elgar Road South

RG20NH

Boulton Road

RG12SB

Church Street

RG20BT

Elgar Road South

RG20EU

Surrey Road

RG20HH

Basingstoke Road

RG14FG

South Street

RG20HJ

Katesgrove

RG20AN

Elizabeth Walk

RG20AW

Elizabeth Walk

RG20LU

Arkwright Road

RG20BN

Elgar Road

RG15DP

Kendrick Road

RG14PS

London Street

RG20AP

Aveley Walk

RG20EG

Whitley Street

RG12PJ

Sherman Road

RG12HN

Letcombe Street

RG20WL

Katesgrove

RG20EW

Katesgrove

RG12QW

Southampton Street

RG12QX

Southampton Street

RG12QL

Southampton Street

RG20NS

Whitley Rise

RG12QP

Southampton Street

RG12SS

Upper Crown Street

RG20DZ

Tippett Rise

RG15BQ

Highgrove Street

RG20BD

Spring Terrace

RG27SY

Long Barn Lane

RG14QD

London Street

RG15BN

London Road

RG14ET

New Century Place

RG20AU

Britten Road

RG27AQ

Christchurch Gardens

RG16QL

Temple Place

RG27QW

George Palmer Close

RG20EY

Winchester Road

RG12RD

Southampton Street

RG20ST

Rose Kiln Lane

RG12NU

Hill Street

RG12QB

Francis Street

RG15DU

Kendrick Road

RG20LW

Waterloo Rise

RG12ND

Katesgrove Lane

RG20AD

Kinver Walk

RG12PX

Edgehill Street

RG15DR

Kendrick Road

RG12NH

Katesgrove Lane

RG14JB

Bourne-Stevens Close

RG20AY

Milman Road

RG12QT

Hamble Court

RG12QS

Southampton Street

RG20AZ

Milman Road

RG12NT

Hill Street

RG20AG

Waterloo Road

RG12TH

Windsor Square

RG20EJ

Whitley Street

RG12NX

Pell Street

RG14QT

South Street

RG12PL

Sherman Place

RG14FJ

South Street

RG12AR

St Giles Close

RG20AQ

Mellor Walk

RG27PP

Northumberland Avenue

RG12NS

Pell Street

RG14QH

East Street

RG20DR

Rowley Road

RG20AX

Boults Walk

RG15AE

Crown Place

RG12SX

Silver Street

RG20DP

Elgar Road South

RG27TB

Canterbury Road

RG20AS

Mitcham Close

RG14JE

Elizabeth Mews

RG12NR

Pell Street

Data Sources

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