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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 117 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
117
Deprivation level
7/10
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
62.79(+98%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.98(+22%)
Other theft
11.21(+100%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.9(+53%)
Public order
9.55(+57%)
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 130 recent sales, the median property price is £325,500 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
Detached10£433,500
Flats32£187,500
Semi-Detached35£395,000
Terraced53£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

RG302PN

Grovelands Road

RG304BP

Amblecote Road

RG304DN

Stour Close

RG302NR

Appleby End

RG304HE

Cockney Hill

RG304YL

Don Close

RG302NT

Verney Mews

RG304HA

Cheddington Close

RG304GT

Kinloch Road

RG304DJ

Spey Road

RG301JA

Oxford Road

RG302RN

Wilson Road

RG304AU

Elan Close

RG304ET

Deveron Drive

RG304YD

Deveron Drive

RG302RS

Wilson Road

RG304HZ

Chelt Close

RG304DA

Eldart Close

RG302HY

Rowe Court

RG302NY

Grovelands Road

RG304AW

The Meadway

RG302JP

August End

RG304BA

Taff Way

RG304HD

Stoneham Close

RG304HH

Severn Way

RG306BJ

Fairsted Close

RG302NW

Tuxford Mews

RG304AN

The Meadway

RG302PB

Grovelands Road

RG302NJ

Park Grove

RG302RR

Dayworth Mews

RG302NE

Tilehurst Road

RG304DU

Eskin Close

RG301EY

Gordon Palmer Court

RG302PP

Strathy Close

RG302PG

Osborne Road

RG304EP

Glenmore Place

RG302QS

Colliers Way

RG302RG

St Georges Road

RG302QL

St Georges Terrace

RG304HU

Usk Road

RG302QB

Waverley Road

RG302HZ

Rowe Court

RG304NN

The Meadway

RG306AA

Edgar Milward Close

RG304BH

Dee Road

RG306AD

Norcot Road

RG304AA

Honey End Lane

RG304BJ

Upton Road

RG304FU

Eddleston Way

RG304AR

Dee Road

RG304EW

Shilling Close

RG302PE

Brisbane Road

RG302PT

Helmsdale Close

RG304DL

Test Close

RG302PY

Waverley Road

RG302QZ

Branagh Court

RG304AQ

The Meadway

RG302NQ

Windrush Way

RG302NH

Pegs Green Close

RG302RE

Beecham Road

RG302QX

Branagh Court

RG302PL

Craig Avenue

RG304HF

Cockney Hill

RG304JQ

Dee Road

RG302PF

Craig Avenue

RG304BT

Dee Road

RG301HW

Oxford Road

RG304HJ

Severn Way

RG302NP

Water Road

RG302QN

St Georges Terrace

RG302NL

Park Crescent

RG302RJ

Rona Court

RG304BN

Dee Road

RG304ED

Spey Road

RG302RA

Beecham Road

RG304EH

Eddleston Way

RG304AH

The Meadway

RG302RL

St Georges Road

RG302RX

Lundy Lane

RG304EN

Shilling Close

RG304AX

Tern Close

RG304HQ

Sundial Close

RG304YA

Deveron Drive

RG304DR

Tay Road

RG302PJ

Craig Avenue

RG304BU

Dee Road

RG304EB

Marcus Close

RG302RD

Beecham Road

RG302QJ

Shaftesbury Road

RG304YR

Links Drive

RG302QQ

Grovelands Road

RG302NX

Aberford Close

RG302NG

Tilehurst Road

RG302QR

Shaftesbury Road

RG304HL

Walmer Close

RG302SJ

Wantage Road

RG304NL

Spey Road

RG302QG

Waverley Road

RG304AP

The Meadway

Data Sources

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