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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

RG302QT

Colliers Way

RG302QB

Waverley Road

RG302SN

Wantage Road

RG17SH

Brunswick Hill

RG302JR

Brock Gardens

RG302US

Connaught Road

RG302EE

Norfolk Road

RG302TL

Elm Park Road

RG302PY

Waverley Road

RG302UE

Connaught Road

RG304HB

Stoneham Close

RG302PZ

Waverley Road

RG302QQ

Grovelands Road

RG302UR

Prince Of Wales Avenue

RG302RW

Wilson Road

RG302RQ

St Georges Road

RG302RH

St Georges Road

RG304DX

Gairn Close

RG17TS

Tilehurst Road

RG304AB

Honey End Lane

RG302NS

Kirton Close

RG304EA

Marcus Close

RG302TJ

Elm Park Road

RG302NN

Water Road

RG302JH

Tilehurst Road

RG302QN

St Georges Terrace

RG302QE

St Ronans Road

RG302RX

Lundy Lane

RG302QA

Waverley Road

RG301HP

Oxford Road

RG304BJ

Upton Road

RG302HZ

Rowe Court

RG302SE

Wantage Road

RG302PT

Helmsdale Close

RG304HD

Stoneham Close

RG302NP

Water Road

RG302QP

Shaftesbury Road

RG302PX

Waverley Road

RG302RT

Wilson Road

RG304AA

Honey End Lane

RG17SP

Brunswick Hill

RG302TQ

Wantage Road

RG302PH

Drayton Road

RG302NJ

Park Grove

RG304BT

Dee Road

RG302LU

Tilehurst Road

RG301PR

Moriston Close

RG304DY

Gairn Close

RG302HY

Rowe Court

RG302UF

Connaught Road

RG302TW

Gloucester Court

RG301EY

Gordon Palmer Court

RG302NY

Grovelands Road

RG302HX

Elm Park

RG301HL

Oxford Road

RG302AN

Western Elms Avenue

RG302QF

Longridge Close

RG302RS

Wilson Road

RG304BS

Amblecote Road

RG17YT

Brunswick Hill

RG302UQ

Lancing Close

RG302LY

Tilehurst Road

RG302GS

Ivanhoe Close

RG301HW

Oxford Road

RG304EW

Shilling Close

Data Sources

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