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Katesgrove

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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 100 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
100
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
43.92(+39%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.26(+40%)
Vehicle crime
11.06(+192%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.06(+56%)
Shoplifting
9.05(+13%)
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 127 recent sales, the median property price is £317,000 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
Detached8£550,000
Flats42£220,000
Semi-Detached13£400,000
Terraced64£327,500

10 years median price trend in Katesgrove

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

All postcodes in Katesgrove

RG12TF

Mount Pleasant

RG14PS

London Street

RG14QL

East Street

RG14QP

South Street

RG27PW

Northumberland Avenue

RG12QL

Southampton Street

RG15EJ

Highgrove Street

RG16QL

Temple Place

RG12HN

Letcombe Street

RG12QA

Alpine Street

RG12QR

Southampton Street

RG15DQ

Kendrick Road

RG12SB

Church Street

RG20DR

Rowley Road

RG27AD

Christchurch Road

RG12QF

Iliffe Close

RG12RB

Southampton Street

RG20BL

Elgar Road

RG12NA

Phoebe Court

RG12PS

Short Street

RG12QE

Iliffe Close

RG20BD

Spring Terrace

RG20DJ

Tippett Rise

RG27TE

Home Farm Close

RG12TH

Windsor Square

RG12TT

Spring Grove

RG20AP

Aveley Walk

RG20BN

Elgar Road

RG20DD

Elgar Road South

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.