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About

Kentwood ward lies in the southeastern part of the Reading urban area, primarily characterised by residential housing. The area is dominated by a mix of post-war semi-detached homes and modern developments, with several local schools and community facilities serving the neighbourhood. Its layout includes numerous quiet, tree-lined streets and cul-de-sacs, creating a predominantly suburban environment.

A notable local feature is the presence of the small but active Kentwood Community Centre, which hosts various groups and events. The ward is bordered by the greenery of Prospect Park to the north, offering recreational space, while the main arterial routes of Wokingham Road and Church Road provide essential bus links into the town centre.

Area overview

On average Kentwood has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kentwood is £65,350 per year. There are 2 schools in Kentwood: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Kentwood is home to around 9,250 people, with a population density of about 3,727.0 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
10%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Kentwood Population
9,250
Population density
3,727 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.89(+13%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.19(+7%)
Shoplifting
8.76(+10%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.89(+22%)
Other theft
6.81(+21%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,536
70.67%
Other White
653
7.06%
Pakistani
252
2.72%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
238
2.57%
Other Asian
234
2.53%
Total population: 9,248

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,362
32.01%
Level 3 (A level)
1,294
17.54%
No qualifications
1,233
16.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,001
13.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
872
11.82%
Total 16+ residents: 7,379

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,403
40.22%
Owns outright
1,116
32%
Private landlord or letting agency
544
15.6%
Social rents from council
275
7.88%
Other forms of private rent
65
1.86%
Total households: 3,488

Property prices in Kentwood

Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £365,000 in Kentwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £1,440,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Kentwood 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 Kentwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached22£587,500
Flats5£179,000
Semi-Detached48£364,000
Terraced38£342,500

10 years median price trend in Kentwood

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

All postcodes in Kentwood

RG306TX

Ringwood Road

RG306HY

Coalport Way

RG306AG

Norcot Road

RG306UP

Romsey Road

RG316DE

Kentwood Hill

RG306EL

Rodway Road

RG306TP

Oxford Road

RG306AY

King's Meadow Road

RG306AS

Bramshaw Road

RG316HE

Armour Road

RG316PS

Overlanders End

RG316JS

Armour Hill

RG306AR

Romany Close

RG316LG

Elstree Close

RG306BP

Norcot Road

RG316HR

Polsted Road

RG306AU

Rockbourne Gardens

RG306BQ

Pottery Road

RG316RJ

Carlisle Road

RG316LB

Parkhill Drive

RG316RD

Pierces Hill

RG306AW

Gresham Way Industrial Estate

RG306DN

Derwent Avenue

RG306EH

Rodway Road

RG306QG

Kentwood

RG306BS

Norcot Road

RG306UE

Lyndhurst Road

RG306DJ

Gipsy Lane

RG316NL

Rissington Close

RG316LR

Chepstow Road

RG306XW

Thirlmere Avenue

RG316JW

The Cedars

RG306AB

Norcot Road

RG306AP

Romany Lane

RG316HL

Swansea Terrace

RG306AT

Bramshaw Road

RG316JU

Oak Tree Road

RG306BW

Tylers Place

RG306TR

Oxford Road

RG316UZ

Ferndale Close

RG306BY

Wedgewood Way

RG306XX

Grasmere Avenue

RG316LP

Westwood Road

RG306WR

Oxford Road

RG306NF

Hirstwood

RG316TB

Oxford Road

RG316AE

Kentwood Hill

RG306EJ

Rodway Road

RG316AD

Kentwood Hill

RG316HU

Andover Close

RG306XP

Thirlmere Avenue

RG306XH

Thirlmere Avenue

RG306UN

Romsey Road

RG306AX

Riverside Park

RG316JT

Oak Tree Road

RG306TJ

Oxford Road

RG306DY

Vale Crescent

RG306DA

Wealden Way

RG316HS

Armour Road

RG316PJ

Pikeshaw Way

RG306HX

Denby Way

RG316JY

Oak Tree Road

RG316JB

Armour Hill

RG316PZ

Seed Grove

RG306AJ

Broomfield Road

RG306UL

Kinson Road

RG306AN

Glenrosa Road

RG306DT

Rodway Road

RG306BA

Pottery Road

RG316LZ

Brooksby Road

RG316JR

Wardle Avenue

RG316NJ

Overdown Road

RG316TE

Oxford Road

RG306NG

Hirstwood

RG306UY

Weald Rise

RG306NE

Beatty Drive

RG306QQ

Deacon Way

RG316NP

Larkswood Close

RG316RP

Elsley Road

RG306UJ

Wimborne Gardens

RG306EB

Vale Crescent

RG306AH

Broomfield Road

RG316HP

Polsted Road

RG306XR

Thirlmere Avenue

RG316HJ

Swansea Terrace

RG316TH

Oxford Road

RG306TU

Oxford Road

RG316JP

Armour Hill

RG316NS

Overdown Road

RG306DS

Rodway Road

RG316TL

Oxford Road

RG306EN

Rodway Road

RG306HZ

Midwinter Close

RG316AA

Brae View

RG306BR

Tigel Mews

RG316JJ

Dudley Close

RG316HF

Armour Road

RG316HH

Lower Armour Road

RG316NB

Juniper Way

RG306UD

Ripley Road

Data Sources

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