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About

Norcot South is a ward in the west of Reading, within the area commonly called Norcot. The ward is primarily residential, with a mix of terraced streets and semi-detached housing and small local shopping parades along Norcot Road and parts of Oxford Road. Main roads through the ward carry local bus services that link the area to Reading town centre and other parts of the borough. The ward is represented on Reading Borough Council and contains ordinary civic streets rather than major commercial centres.

Community facilities include Norcot Primary School on Norcot Road and several small greens and play areas such as the recreation space near the school. Local businesses include convenience stores, takeaways and independent traders serving everyday needs. Community groups use church halls and community rooms for activities; some streets back onto allotments and trees planted along residential roads are a regular part of the street scene. The pattern of shops, school and recreation ground gives Norcot South a clear local focus for residents.

Area overview

On average Norcot South has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Norcot South is £57,918 per year. There are 4 schools in Norcot South: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Norcot South is home to around 9,836 people, with a population density of about 7,733.9 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
10.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Norcot South Population
9,836
Population density
7,733.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.07(+30%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.83(+12%)
Other theft
6.91(+23%)
Public order
6.3(+4%)
Vehicle crime
5.59(+51%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,996
50.77%
Other White
1,548
15.73%
Other Asian
508
5.16%
African
478
4.86%
Pakistani
423
4.3%
Total population: 9,840

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,981
37.73%
No qualifications
1,416
17.92%
Level 3 (A level)
1,103
13.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
898
11.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
802
10.15%
Total 16+ residents: 7,900

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,358
33.35%
Owns with a mortgage
1,266
31.09%
Owns outright
847
20.8%
Other social rented
335
8.23%
Social rents from council
105
2.58%
Total households: 4,072

Property prices in Norcot South

Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £326,000 in Norcot South area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,000 up to £840,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Norcot South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats40£195,000
Semi-Detached30£411,500
Terraced50£337,500
Detached11£485,000

10 years median price trend in Norcot South

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

All postcodes in Norcot South

RG302QS

Colliers Way

RG302UY

Belmont Road

RG302QD

Waverley Road

RG302TA

Cranbury Road

RG302SU

Brocksett Close

RG304HL

Walmer Close

RG302NF

Windrush Court

RG302PF

Craig Avenue

RG302BP

Baron Court

RG302UZ

Edinburgh Road

RG302PN

Grovelands Road

RG302RP

Westbourne Terrace

RG302HT

Elm Park

RG302SQ

Wilton Road

RG302RN

Wilson Road

RG304BN

Dee Road

RG304AW

The Meadway

RG304EB

Marcus Close

RG304AY

Tern Close

RG302EJ

Kent Road

RG302EG

Norfolk Road

RG304EG

Honey End Lane

RG302RG

St Georges Road

RG302RJ

Rona Court

RG302QX

Branagh Court

RG302NW

Tuxford Mews

RG302TG

Kensington Road

RG302LX

Tilehurst Road

RG302NT

Verney Mews

RG302SL

Wantage Road

RG302NU

Ibstock Close

RG304BH

Dee Road

RG302LG

Groveland Place

RG304AH

The Meadway

RG302RB

Beecham Road

RG304BL

Dee Road

RG302JP

August End

RG302QR

Shaftesbury Road

RG302NE

Tilehurst Road

RG302QH

Waverley Road

RG302EH

Suffolk Road

RG302QY

Branagh Court

RG302XA

Cranbury Road

RG304HJ

Severn Way

RG302RA

Beecham Road

RG302SG

Wantage Road

RG302SF

Wantage Road

RG302TZ

Connaught Road

RG302UH

Prince Of Wales Avenue

RG302NG

Tilehurst Road

RG302NX

Aberford Close

RG302UG

Connaught Close

RG302HG

Wantage Road

RG302JS

Tofrek Terrace

RG302SJ

Wantage Road

RG304BG

Dee Road

RG302UJ

Prince Of Wales Avenue

RG17YU

Brunswick Hill

RG302NQ

Windrush Way

RG302RU

Wilson Road

RG302PE

Brisbane Road

RG302NL

Park Crescent

RG302TD

Cranbury Road

RG302XB

Cranbury Road

RG304EY

Cockney Hill

RG302ST

Wilton Road

RG304HW

Severn Way

RG302UA

Edinburgh Road

RG304BA

Taff Way

RG302QL

St Georges Terrace

RG302RR

Dayworth Mews

RG301HG

Oxford Road

RG302GR

Wilton Road

RG304BU

Dee Road

RG302QZ

Branagh Court

RG302UX

Belmont Road

RG302QJ

Shaftesbury Road

RG302RY

Walkers Place

RG302RE

Beecham Road

RG302TS

Cranbury Road

RG302PJ

Craig Avenue

RG302PL

Craig Avenue

RG304AX

Tern Close

RG302RD

Beecham Road

RG302AW

Wood Green Close

RG302RL

St Georges Road

RG302HQ

Wantage Road

RG304BP

Amblecote Road

RG302TH

Gloucester Road

RG304EN

Shilling Close

RG302LZ

Elm Park Court

RG302AL

Western Elms Avenue

RG302QG

Waverley Road

RG302NR

Appleby End

RG302EL

Rutland Road

RG17TU

Tilehurst Road

RG302HU

Elm Park

RG302GU

Factory Place

RG302NH

Pegs Green Close

RG304HE

Cockney Hill

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.