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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, in line with the South East average of 84 per 1,000. 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 1 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
7/10
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
39.97(+26%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.44(-7%)
Other theft
9.59(+71%)
Shoplifting
9.47(+19%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.2(+27%)
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

Median price£330,000
Price per sq ft£409
Sales (last 12 months)80
Typical range (middle 50%)£278K – £358K

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 (about £409 per square foot) in Norcot North area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £640,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Norcot North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£498,125£431
Semi-Detached25£350,000£412
Terraced33£330,000£439
Flats18£200,000£323

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Norcot North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Norcot North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£450,000£210,000£310,000£282,475
2017£405,000£219,950£300,000£278,000
2018£450,000£210,500£300,500£270,000
2019£443,750£207,500£293,500£265,000
2020£353,750£200,000£314,000£267,000
2021£401,000£212,000£342,000£280,000
2022£590,000£213,500£351,250£315,250
2023£507,500£197,500£360,000£310,000
2024£550,000£192,500£362,500£315,000
2025£496,250£204,000£350,000£323,500
2026£220,000£363,000£340,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Norcot North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Norcot North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£277£301£355£356
2017£293£355£360£336
2018£373£368£367£390
2019£364£376£357£332
2020£368£332£364£349
2021£368£352£378£387
2022£392£336£406£401
2023£518£374£389£404
2024£331£284£408£418
2025£404£357£422£439
2026£301£408£455
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Norcot North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Norcot North in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.