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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

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Katesgrove Population

11,931

Population density

6,960.1 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	8	£550,000	£326,250	£393,750	£687,750	£1,160,000
Flats	35	£210,000	£141,750	£168,000	£238,750	£362,400
Semi-Detached	12	£416,500	£303,000	£364,750	£430,000	£721,750
Terraced	71	£322,000	£257,475	£290,500	£341,750	£417,500

10 years median price trend in Katesgrove

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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