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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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Katesgrove is £300,000 (around £382 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £240,000 and £338,000. There are 4 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

Median price: £300,000
Price per sq ft: £382
Sales (last 12 months): 137
Typical range (middle 50%): £240K – £338K

Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 (about £382 per square foot) in Katesgrove area, with individual transactions ranging from £103,250 up to £950,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Katesgrove over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£400,000£476
Semi-Detached12£395,000£416
Terraced71£320,000£388
Flats53£230,000£358

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Katesgrove

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Katesgrove.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£500,000£259,000£360,000£300,000
2017£457,500£248,000£317,000£290,000
2018£500,600£210,000£385,000£290,000
2019£353,000£267,760£350,000£278,875
2020£510,000£290,000£305,000£281,000
2021£688,500£252,500£327,250£290,000
2022—£230,000£380,000£330,000
2023£369,500£225,000£377,500£320,000
2024—£235,000£405,000£322,500
2025£550,000£210,000£416,500£322,500
2026—£240,000£375,000£317,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Katesgrove.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Katesgrove.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£375£417£289£336
2017£411£377£347£337
2018£401£385£350£354
2019£349£442£336£338
2020£405£433£353£339
2021£423£428£354£344
2022—£393£450£392
2023£433£376£414£383
2024—£382£400£379
2025£454£360£369£404
2026—£353£417£388
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Katesgrove.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Katesgrove in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Reading district.

Band A£1,742
Band B£2,032
Band C£2,322
Band D£2,613
Band E£3,193
Band F£3,774
Band G£4,355
Band H£5,226

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Katesgrove ward.

Local councillors

Louise Kaye Keane

Katesgrove - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

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RG15DH

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RG27AH

Christchurch Gardens

RG12QU

Southampton Street

RG27TD

Home Farm Close

RG12TG

Highgrove Terrace

RG12BL

Southampton Street

RG15AJ

Nelson Terrace

RG20XA

Basingstoke Road

RG12RA

Southampton Street

RG12NA

Phoebe Court

RG20AB

Mount Street

RG15DT

Kendrick Road

RG12PN

West Hill

RG20BJ

Elgar Road

RG15DW

Kendrick Road

RG20EP

Basingstoke Road

RG14SJ

London Street

RG15AL

Dartmouth Terrace

RG20JZ

Rose Kiln Lane

RG20ES

Clent Road

RG12TT

Spring Grove

RG12QA

Alpine Street

RG15DA

London Road

RG16BU

Lower Brook Street

RG20DL

Elgar Road

RG14FQ

London Street

RG20EX

Lincoln Road

RG14AW

East Street