Kentwood ward is located in the eastern part of Reading, bordered by Whitley and Church wards. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including terraced homes, semi-detached properties, and some modern developments. Green spaces like Prospect Park provide recreational opportunities, while local amenities include schools, shops, and community centers.
Transport links are convenient, with major roads like the A33 connecting Kentwood to central Reading and beyond. The ward has a suburban feel, with quiet streets and a focus on family living. Proximity to the University of Reading and the Royal Berkshire Hospital adds to the area's practicality for commuters and professionals.
On average Kentwood has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 72 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 of residents in Kentwood is £58,447 per year. There are 2 schools in Kentwood: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in Kentwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £1,440,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £582,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £207,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 45 | £379,000 |
| Terraced | 40 | £327,500 |
10 years price trend in Kentwood
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Oxford Road
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Oxford Road
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Thirlmere Avenue
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Mapledurham View
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Mapledurham View
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Carlisle Road
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Oxford Road
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Elsley Road
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Bramshaw Road
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Norcot Road
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Tuscan Close
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Rodway Road
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Norcot North
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Swansea Terrace
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Fircroft Close
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Rodway Road
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Hirstwood
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Armour Road
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Broomfield Road
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Kentwood Hill
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Norcot Road
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Norcot Road
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Lyndhurst Road
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Armour Hill
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Armour Road
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Westwood Road
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Fircroft Close
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Overdown Road
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Oxford Road
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Kentwood Close
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Spode Close
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Oak Tree Road
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Chepstow Road
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Coalport Way
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Portmeirion Gardens
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Coalport Way
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Oxford Road
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Sandgate Avenue
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Kentwood Hill
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Kentwood Hill
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Overlanders End
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Elsley Road
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Derwent Avenue
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Hornsea Close
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Cranbourne Gardens
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Thirlmere Avenue
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Wheeler Court
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Brooksby Road
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Brooksby Road
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Larkswood Close
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Selborne Gardens
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Lyndhurst Road
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Andover Close
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Deacon Way
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Forest Hill
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Bramshaw Road
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Midwinter Close
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Rydal Avenue
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Pierce's Hill
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Hartslock Way
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The Beeches
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Gipsy Lane
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Norcot North
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Romany Lane
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Denby Way
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Lyndhurst Road
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Thirlmere Avenue
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Kentwood Hill
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Brooksby Road
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Overdown Road
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Oak Tree Copse
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Oxford Road
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Wealden Way
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Minton Close
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Oxford Road
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Elsley Road
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Norcot Road
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Oxford Road
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Rodway Road
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Brendon Close
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Rodway Road
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Oxford Road
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Lower Armour Road
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Armour Hill
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Elstree Close
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Overdown Road
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Pierce's Hill
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.