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Norcot North

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About

Norcot North is a residential district situated in the western part of Reading. The area is primarily composed of housing estates built in the mid-20th century, featuring a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes. Its layout is defined by several quiet, tree-lined streets and cul-de-sacs. Local amenities are centred along Norcot Road, which provides essential shops and services for the community. The area offers straightforward access to main transport routes leading into Reading town centre.

A notable local feature is the presence of the historic Coley Park estate on its eastern boundary, which includes areas of open grassland and mature trees. The district is served by several primary schools and community facilities. Proximity to the River Kennet and the Kennet and Avon Canal towpath provides accessible green corridors for walking and cycling. The overall character is one of a practical, settled suburban neighbourhood.

Area overview

On average Norcot North has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Norcot North is £56,760 per year. There are 2 schools in Norcot North: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Norcot North is home to around 8,657 people, with a population density of about 5,196.3 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
25.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Norcot North Population
8,657
Population density
5,196.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.23(+21%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.86(+20%)
Shoplifting
9.82(+22%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.13(+42%)
Other theft
8.09(+45%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,848
55.99%
Other White
881
10.17%
Pakistani
435
5.02%
African
432
4.99%
Other Asian
329
3.8%
Total population: 8,659

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,868
28.2%
No qualifications
1,479
22.33%
Level 3 (A level)
956
14.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
886
13.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
878
13.25%
Total 16+ residents: 6,624

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,103
34.43%
Owns outright
585
18.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
558
17.42%
Social rents from council
542
16.92%
Other social rented
284
8.86%
Total households: 3,204

Property prices in Norcot North

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £335,000 in Norcot North area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £640,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Norcot North 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 Norcot North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£496,250
Flats14£202,000
Semi-Detached37£350,000
Terraced32£323,500

10 years median price trend in Norcot North

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

All postcodes in Norcot North

RG304NL

Norcot

RG306AD

Norcot Road

RG304YL

Don Close

RG304YW

Dulnan Close

RG306UB

Lyndhurst Road

RG306XP

Thirlmere Avenue

RG301FG

Pangbourne Street

RG304DU

Eskin Close

RG306BH

Lawrence Road

RG306XX

Grasmere Avenue

RG302PB

Grovelands Road

RG306AL

Broomfield Road

RG301EN

Winslet Place

RG304EP

Glenmore Place

RG306DU

Rodway Road

RG306XG

Thirlmere Avenue

RG316DL

Kentwood Hill

RG306AH

Broomfield Road

RG306UH

Lyndhurst Road

RG306XF

Forest Hill

RG306UP

Romsey Road

RG304DN

Stour Close

RG304DS

Carron Close

RG304GS

Spey Road

RG306AA

Edgar Milward Close

RG306XD

Sandgate Avenue

RG306EW

Rodway Road

RG306XA

Weald Rise

RG301HT

Ivydene Road

RG304DA

Eldart Close

RG304DR

Tay Road

RG304EH

Eddleston Way

RG306AE

Norcot Road

RG316AD

Kentwood Hill

RG302QU

Colliers Way

RG304YN

Dulnan Close

RG304YP

Brockley Close

RG306EL

Rodway Road

RG304ET

Deveron Drive

RG304YH

Thurso Close

RG306BN

Norcot Road

RG306DX

Rodway Road

RG306XH

Thirlmere Avenue

RG301JA

Oxford Road

RG304JQ

Dee Road

RG304GY

Eddleston Way

RG304GX

Leven Street

RG304GT

Kinloch Road

RG306AU

Rockbourne Gardens

RG306HW

Norcot Road

RG306UG

Lyndhurst Road

RG306XS

Coniston Drive

RG306TY

Ringwood Road

RG302PG

Osborne Road

RG306AW

Gresham Way Industrial Estate

RG306EN

Rodway Road

RG306UD

Ripley Road

RG306UL

Kinson Road

RG306UN

Romsey Road

RG306XU

Grasmere Avenue

RG304DL

Test Close

RG306AY

King's Meadow Road

RG306XB

Weald Rise

RG306AR

Romany Close

RG301HR

Tidmarsh Street

RG304DJ

Spey Road

RG304GZ

Rannoch Street

RG302PS

Helmsdale Close

RG304EF

Arbroath Road

RG306AN

Glenrosa Road

RG306BL

Birch Avenue

RG301EP

Oxford Road

RG306AX

Riverside Park

RG306BX

Stadium Way

RG301EJ

Oxford Road

RG316JF

Dudley Mews

RG304BY

Tweed Court

RG306EG

Rodway Road

RG301HY

Wigmore Lane

RG306XR

Thirlmere Avenue

RG304ED

Spey Road

RG304EE

Iona Avenue

RG304FU

Eddleston Way

RG306AZ

Deacon Way

RG306DS

Rodway Road

RG304ER

Tay Road

RG306EQ

Rodway Road

RG306UF

Lyndhurst Road

RG304GU

Spey Road

RG306AF

Norcot Road

RG306TJ

Oxford Road

RG306AQ

Io Trade Centre

RG306TX

Ringwood Road

RG306UJ

Wimborne Gardens

RG306XL

Thirlmere Avenue

RG306TU

Oxford Road

RG306XJ

Thirlmere Avenue

RG301HX

Tidmarsh Street

RG306AT

Bramshaw Road

RG306QG

Kentwood

Data Sources

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