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Norcot South

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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 76 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
76
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
40.36(+28%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.73(+19%)
Other theft
6.3(+13%)
Vehicle crime
5.9(+56%)
Public order
5.49(-10%)
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 129 recent sales, the median property price is £326,000 in Norcot South area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,000 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
Detached10£398,500
Flats37£205,000
Semi-Detached29£400,000
Terraced53£326,000

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

RG302NR

Appleby End

RG304EG

Honey End Lane

RG302JP

August End

RG302SQ

Wilton Road

RG302UF

Connaught Road

RG302SJ

Wantage Road

RG302TW

Gloucester Court

RG304DY

Gairn Close

RG17YU

Brunswick Hill

RG302EG

Norfolk Road

RG302JS

Tofrek Terrace

RG302NX

Aberford Close

RG302QP

Shaftesbury Road

RG302TD

Cranbury Road

RG304AX

Tern Close

RG302SN

Wantage Road

RG304BL

Dee Road

RG304BG

Dee Road

RG304HE

Cockney Hill

RG302NH

Pegs Green Close

RG302QH

Waverley Road

RG302RB

Beecham Road

RG302RQ

St Georges Road

RG304BH

Dee Road

RG302AL

Western Elms Avenue

RG302LU

Tilehurst Road

RG302SF

Wantage Road

RG302TQ

Wantage Road

RG304BT

Dee Road

RG302QB

Waverley Road

RG302AN

Western Elms Avenue

RG302NY

Grovelands Road

RG304EW

Shilling Close

RG302AW

Wood Green Close

RG302RG

St Georges Road

RG302NE

Tilehurst Road

RG302RJ

Rona Court

RG302HX

Elm Park

RG302RE

Beecham Road

RG302TZ

Connaught Road

RG304EA

Marcus Close

RG301PR

Moriston Close

RG302PT

Helmsdale Close

RG304HB

Stoneham Close

RG302LZ

Elm Park Court

RG302QQ

Grovelands Road

RG302QX

Branagh Court

RG302SU

Brocksett Close

RG304BP

Amblecote Road

RG304HJ

Severn Way

RG17TU

Tilehurst Road

RG302QS

Colliers Way

RG304AB

Honey End Lane

RG304EY

Cockney Hill

RG302QR

Shaftesbury Road

RG302RY

Walkers Place

RG302LG

Groveland Place

RG302QD

Waverley Road

RG17YT

Brunswick Hill

RG302NJ

Park Grove

RG302RH

St Georges Road

RG302RW

Wilson Road

RG302UH

Prince Of Wales Avenue

RG302HQ

Wantage Road

RG302RD

Beecham Road

Data Sources

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