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Norcot South

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About

Norcot South is a residential area located in the western part of Reading, Berkshire. The neighborhood is primarily made up of suburban housing, with a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes. It is situated near the A33, providing easy access to Reading town center and nearby towns like Basingstoke and Newbury. Local amenities include convenience stores, schools, and parks, catering to families and commuters.

The area is known for its quiet, residential character, with green spaces like Norcot Recreation Ground offering outdoor recreation. Public transport links include bus routes connecting to Reading’s wider network. Norcot South is close to industrial and retail areas, such as the nearby Oxford Road, which has a range of shops and services. The neighborhood provides a practical living environment with good transport connections.

Area overview

On average Norcot South has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94 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 of residents in Norcot South is £59,100 per year. There are 4 schools in Norcot South: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
10.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 138 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 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
Detached11£380,000
Flats38£208,000
Semi-Detached29£415,000
Terraced60£325,000

10 years median price trend in Norcot South

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.