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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

RG306DH

Kentwood Close

RG306AF

Norcot Road

RG306AZ

Deacon Way

RG306UH

Lyndhurst Road

RG306AL

Broomfield Road

RG306BX

Stadium Way

RG316RR

Edenhall Close

RG306TT

Selborne Gardens

RG316RQ

The Beeches

RG316JL

Armour Hill

RG306UA

Lyndhurst Road

RG316JF

Dudley Mews

RG316NH

Overdown Road

RG316LF

Mapledurham View

RG316LD

Oakham Close

RG306YD

Oxford Road

RG306TY

Ringwood Road

RG316JH

Armour Hill

RG316LE

Larissa Close

RG316LQ

Fircroft Close

RG306XU

Grasmere Avenue

RG306DF

Tuscan Close

RG306ED

Vale Crescent

RG316RL

Clevedon Road

RG316JD

Kentwood Hill

RG306XF

Forest Hill

RG316LY

Brooksby Road

RG306EQ

Rodway Road

RG316HT

Armour Road

RG316RN

Elsley Road

RG316LJ

Fircroft Close

RG316DR

Kentwood Hill

RG306UQ

Lyndhurst Road

RG316JE

Kentwood Hill

RG306UF

Lyndhurst Road

RG306XE

Forest Hill

RG316LL

Westwood Road

RG306EX

Kentwood

RG316TQ

Oxford Road

RG306ET

Minton Close

RG306XA

Weald Rise

RG316TN

Oxford Road

RG306EP

Chelsea Close

RG306AQ

Io Trade Centre

RG306XS

Coniston Drive

RG306XJ

Thirlmere Avenue

RG306XB

Weald Rise

RG306XN

Thirlmere Avenue

RG306DQ

Hornsea Close

RG316PX

Oaktree Copse

RG306DU

Rodway Road

RG306BZ

Holkam Close

RG306EU

Delft Close

RG306EE

Rodway Road

RG306EW

Rodway Road

RG316JN

Newbery Close

RG316LX

Brooksby Road

RG306EA

Brendon Close

RG316NN

Overdown Road

RG316NA

Brooksby Road

RG306XL

Thirlmere Avenue

RG316JQ

Armour Walk

RG316LH

Westwood Road

RG306XG

Thirlmere Avenue

RG306EG

Rodway Road

RG316JZ

Oak Tree Road

RG306BD

Portmeirion Gardens

RG316NR

Overdown Road

RG316LN

Westwood Road

RG306DW

Spode Close

RG316LS

Chepstow Road

RG316RB

Pierces Hill

RG306DX

Rodway Road

RG306BG

Dresden Way

RG316JG

Kentwood Hill

RG306UG

Lyndhurst Road

RG316DP

Kentwood Hill

RG316JX

Oak Tree Road

RG316TG

Oxford Road

RG306UB

Lyndhurst Road

RG316HN

Armour Road

RG306XD

Sandgate Avenue

RG306DG

Dartington Close

RG306TS

Cranbourne Gardens

RG316LA

Oak Tree Road

RG306XT

Rydal Avenue

RG316DL

Kentwood Hill

Data Sources

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