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Leighton Park

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About

Leighton Park is a residential area in southeast Reading, known for its mix of housing styles and green spaces. The area features a combination of detached and semi-detached homes, along with some modern developments, catering to families and professionals. Leighton Park itself, the namesake green space, offers walking paths and open areas, providing a quiet retreat within the urban setting.

The area is well-connected, with easy access to Reading town centre via major roads like the A327 and public transport links. Nearby amenities include schools, local shops, and leisure facilities, making it a practical choice for residents. The presence of mature trees and landscaped gardens adds to the area’s appeal, balancing convenience with a suburban feel.

Area overview

On average Leighton Park has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Leighton Park is £48,200 per year. There are 2 schools in Leighton Park: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
21.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Leighton Park Population
8,641
Population density
4,661.5 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,409
51.07%
Other White
888
10.28%
African
601
6.96%
Indian
497
5.76%
Pakistani
467
5.41%
Total population: 8,634

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
558
24.48%
Social rents from council
520
22.82%
Owns with a mortgage
497
21.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
423
18.56%
Other social rented
206
9.04%
Total households: 2,279

Property prices in Leighton Park

Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £343,500 in Leighton Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £1,300,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Leighton Park 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 Leighton Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£915,000
Flats15£220,000
Semi-Detached14£420,500
Terraced15£340,000

10 years median price trend in Leighton Park

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

All postcodes in Leighton Park

RG27DW

Shinfield Road

RG27EE

Beech Road

RG27DQ

Shinfield Road

RG27HJ

Stanhope Road

RG27ND

Blagdon Road

RG27UE

Leighton Park

RG27EJ

Linden Road

RG27EQ

Linden Road

RG27HN

Stanhope Road

RG27JF

Cressingham Road

RG28EX

Shinfield Road

RG66DH

Shinfield Road

RG27BH

Northcourt Avenue

RG27DF

Shinfield Road

RG27DJ

Pepper Lane

RG27JJ

Barnsdale Road

RG27TU

Newcastle Road

RG27TY

Corbridge Road

RG27EZ

Sherfield Drive

RG27AZ

Christchurch Road

RG27DA

Shinfield Road

RG27DE

Shinfield Road

RG27HW

Stanhope Road

RG27UA

Hexham Road

RG66DQ

Shinfield Road

RG27HG

Northcourt Avenue

RG27JL

Barnsdale Road

RG27NF

Cherry Grove

RG27TP

Newcastle Road

RG66HF

Shinfield Road

RG66DL

Shinfield Road

RG27DT

Shinfield Road

RG27DZ

Shinfield Road

RG27LX

Sycamore Road

RG27EU

Sherfield Drive

RG27EP

Poplar Gardens

RG27HQ

Northcourt Avenue

RG27JE

Cressingham Road

RG27PT

Northumberland Avenue

RG27RP

Monksbarn

RG27TT

Leighton Park

RG27HA

Northcourt Avenue

RG27DB

Leighton Park

RG27DX

Devonshire Park

RG27ED

Shinfield Road

RG27LY

Sycamore Road

RG65TZ

South Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.