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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 73 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
73
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
33.62(+7%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.7(+27%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.73(+51%)
Shoplifting
8.97(+12%)
Vehicle crime
5.51(+45%)
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 107 recent sales, the median property price is £357,500 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
Detached15£516,250
Flats4£182,000
Semi-Detached50£361,250
Terraced38£340,000

10 years median price trend in Kentwood

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

All postcodes in Kentwood

RG306BG

Dresden Way

RG306UB

Lyndhurst Road

RG306XP

Thirlmere Avenue

RG316HN

Armour Road

RG316JJ

Dudley Close

RG306EA

Brendon Close

RG306XX

Grasmere Avenue

RG316JQ

Armour Walk

RG316LS

Chepstow Road

RG316RR

Edenhall Close

RG316JL

Armour Hill

RG306AL

Broomfield Road

RG316DR

Kentwood Hill

RG316JN

Newbery Close

RG306BS

Norcot Road

RG306DU

Rodway Road

RG306XG

Thirlmere Avenue

RG316DL

Kentwood Hill

RG306AH

Broomfield Road

RG306UH

Lyndhurst Road

RG306XF

Forest Hill

RG306BP

Norcot Road

RG306NG

Hirstwood

RG306UP

Romsey Road

RG316NS

Overdown Road

RG306XD

Sandgate Avenue

RG316HF

Armour Road

RG306EW

Rodway Road

RG306NE

Beatty Drive

RG306XA

Weald Rise

RG316AD

Kentwood Hill

RG316JE

Kentwood Hill

RG316LH

Westwood Road

RG316NB

Juniper Way

RG316NJ

Overdown Road

RG306EB

Vale Crescent

RG306EL

Rodway Road

RG306DG

Dartington Close

RG316RL

Clevedon Road

RG306DX

Rodway Road

RG306DY

Vale Crescent

RG306XH

Thirlmere Avenue

RG316LP

Westwood Road

RG306BZ

Holkam Close

RG306EU

Delft Close

RG316RP

Elsley Road

RG306AU

Rockbourne Gardens

RG306ED

Vale Crescent

RG306UG

Lyndhurst Road

RG306XS

Coniston Drive

RG316TE

Oxford Road

RG306TY

Ringwood Road

RG316LB

Parkhill Drive

RG316NL

Rissington Close

RG316RB

Pierces Hill

RG306AW

Gresham Way Industrial Estate

RG306EN

Rodway Road

RG306UD

Ripley Road

RG306BY

Wedgewood Way

RG306UL

Kinson Road

RG306UN

Romsey Road

RG306XU

Grasmere Avenue

RG316HE

Armour Road

RG316LE

Larissa Close

RG306AY

King's Meadow Road

RG306XB

Weald Rise

RG316HL

Swansea Terrace

RG306AR

Romany Close

RG316LL

Westwood Road

RG316JT

Oak Tree Road

RG316LA

Oak Tree Road

RG306AN

Glenrosa Road

RG306EP

Chelsea Close

RG306AX

Riverside Park

RG306BX

Stadium Way

RG316LD

Oakham Close

RG306BQ

Pottery Road

RG316JF

Dudley Mews

RG316JS

Armour Hill

RG306EG

Rodway Road

RG316HT

Armour Road

RG316JH

Armour Hill

RG316JX

Oak Tree Road

RG306XR

Thirlmere Avenue

RG316JU

Oak Tree Road

RG306AZ

Deacon Way

RG306DS

Rodway Road

RG316JW

The Cedars

RG316PX

Oaktree Copse

RG306EQ

Rodway Road

RG306UF

Lyndhurst Road

RG306AF

Norcot Road

RG306TJ

Oxford Road

RG316JR

Wardle Avenue

RG316LX

Brooksby Road

RG306AQ

Io Trade Centre

RG306TX

Ringwood Road

RG306UJ

Wimborne Gardens

RG306XL

Thirlmere Avenue

RG316TB

Oxford Road

Data Sources

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