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About

Norcot ward is situated in the western part of Reading, primarily a residential area characterised by a mix of housing types. The architecture includes numerous interwar and post-war semi-detached homes, alongside some modern developments and local authority housing. Its main thoroughfares are lined with essential local shops, convenience stores, and several community-focused pubs, serving the immediate neighbourhood needs. The area is bounded by the River Kennet to the south and the Reading to Taunton railway line to the north, defining its physical limits.

A notable local feature is the presence of Prospect Park, a large Victorian park offering extensive green space, sports facilities, and a historic mansion. The ward contains several primary schools and is served by the frequent bus routes along Oxford Road, a key transport corridor into the town centre. The area maintains a distinct identity separate from the more central neighbourhoods, with a functional and settled community atmosphere shaped by its established housing stock and local amenities.

Area overview

On average Norcot has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Norcot is £57,019 per year. There are 4 schools in Norcot: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Norcot is home to around 11,419 people, with a population density of about 6,392.5 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
114
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
23.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Norcot Population
11,419
Population density
6,392.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
62.7(+99%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.85(+37%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.42(+62%)
Public order
9.28(+52%)
Shoplifting
9.02(+12%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,277
54.97%
Other White
1,400
12.26%
African
602
5.27%
Pakistani
481
4.21%
Other Asian
436
3.82%
Total population: 11,418

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,876
32.61%
No qualifications
1,796
20.36%
Level 3 (A level)
1,229
13.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,118
12.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,038
11.77%
Total 16+ residents: 8,820

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,374
29.95%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,039
22.65%
Owns outright
915
19.95%
Social rents from council
658
14.34%
Other social rented
415
9.05%
Total households: 4,587

Property prices in Norcot

Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £326,000 in Norcot area, with individual transactions ranging from £121,000 up to £755,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Norcot 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached11£417,000
Flats25£190,000
Semi-Detached30£392,500
Terraced55£325,000

10 years median price trend in Norcot

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

All postcodes in Norcot

RG304NL

Norcot

RG306AD

Norcot Road

RG302PZ

Waverley Road

RG304PQ

The Meadway

RG304YL

Don Close

RG304YW

Dulnan Close

RG304DU

Eskin Close

RG302NU

Ibstock Close

RG302PF

Craig Avenue

RG306BH

Lawrence Road

RG302PB

Grovelands Road

RG302PY

Waverley Road

RG302RL

St Georges Road

RG302RP

Westbourne Terrace

RG302NS

Kirton Close

RG304AQ

The Meadway

RG304AH

The Meadway

RG304EP

Glenmore Place

RG304NN

The Meadway

RG302QG

Waverley Road

RG304DN

Stour Close

RG304DS

Carron Close

RG304GS

Spey Road

RG304HZ

Chelt Close

RG306AA

Edgar Milward Close

RG302QF

Longridge Close

RG302RR

Dayworth Mews

RG301HP

Oxford Road

RG302HY

Rowe Court

RG302PH

Drayton Road

RG304EU

Cockney Hill

RG304DA

Eldart Close

RG304DR

Tay Road

RG304EH

Eddleston Way

RG304EZ

Cockney Hill

RG306AE

Norcot Road

RG301HW

Oxford Road

RG302QU

Colliers Way

RG302RT

Wilson Road

RG304EN

Shilling Close

RG304HW

Severn Way

RG304YN

Dulnan Close

RG304YP

Brockley Close

RG302NT

Verney Mews

RG302PJ

Craig Avenue

RG302QT

Colliers Way

RG304ET

Deveron Drive

RG304AS

Dee Road

RG304BU

Dee Road

RG304YH

Thurso Close

RG306BN

Norcot Road

RG301JA

Oxford Road

RG304BS

Amblecote Road

RG304EB

Marcus Close

RG304JQ

Dee Road

RG304GY

Eddleston Way

RG304GX

Leven Street

RG302RX

Lundy Lane

RG304BA

Taff Way

RG304GT

Kinloch Road

RG306HW

Norcot Road

RG302QJ

Shaftesbury Road

RG302QZ

Branagh Court

RG302NF

Windrush Court

RG302PG

Osborne Road

RG302RU

Wilson Road

RG304AY

Tern Close

RG301HL

Oxford Road

RG302NN

Water Road

RG302QE

St Ronans Road

RG302QL

St Georges Terrace

RG304DL

Test Close

RG302NL

Park Crescent

RG304AA

Honey End Lane

RG302NG

Tilehurst Road

RG304DJ

Spey Road

RG304GZ

Rannoch Street

RG304HR

Usk Road

RG302PS

Helmsdale Close

RG304BN

Dee Road

RG304EF

Arbroath Road

RG304PJ

The Meadway

RG306BL

Birch Avenue

RG302NW

Tuxford Mews

RG304AJ

The Meadway

RG304AR

Dee Road

RG304HL

Walmer Close

RG302GU

Factory Place

RG302PE

Brisbane Road

RG302RS

Wilson Road

RG304HD

Stoneham Close

RG304HU

Usk Road

RG304AW

The Meadway

RG302NQ

Windrush Way

RG304BJ

Upton Road

RG304BY

Tweed Court

RG301EY

Gordon Palmer Court

RG302RA

Beecham Road

RG304ED

Spey Road

RG304EE

Iona Avenue

Data Sources

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