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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

RG301HS

Pangbourne Street

RG306EH

Rodway Road

RG304XY

Mowbray Drive

RG306EJ

Rodway Road

RG306AJ

Broomfield Road

RG302PP

Strathy Close

RG304BX

Eldart Close

RG304YS

Links Drive

RG306AG

Norcot Road

RG306UE

Lyndhurst Road

RG301EL

Oxford Road

RG302PD

Grovelands Road

RG301HZ

Ledbury Close

RG304JA

Spey Road

RG306BD

Portmeirion Gardens

RG306TP

Oxford Road

RG306UY

Weald Rise

RG306DN

Derwent Avenue

RG306XN

Thirlmere Avenue

RG304DG

Spey Road

RG304YA

Deveron Drive

RG306TS

Cranbourne Gardens

RG306TT

Selborne Gardens

RG306UA

Lyndhurst Road

RG304YR

Links Drive

RG306QQ

Deacon Way

RG306XE

Forest Hill

RG306XT

Rydal Avenue

RG304YD

Deveron Drive

RG306AS

Bramshaw Road

RG304DT

Eskin Close

RG304YT

Links Drive

RG306EX

Kentwood

RG301HU

Stone Street

RG302PR

Helmsdale Close

RG306AP

Romany Lane

RG306UQ

Lyndhurst Road

RG306XW

Thirlmere Avenue

RG306WR

Oxford Road

RG304DZ

Spey Road

RG306AB

Norcot Road

RG306YD

Oxford Road

RG301EW

Oxford Road

RG302PW

Moriston Close

RG306BJ

Fairsted Close

RG306TR

Oxford Road

RG306DT

Rodway Road

RG306EE

Rodway Road

Data Sources

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