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About

Palmer Park covers over 50 acres of eastern Reading, providing a large green space for the local community. The area is primarily residential, characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, with several local schools and shops serving the neighbourhood. It is well-connected by major roads like the A329 and has a frequent bus service into the town centre.

The park itself is the area's central feature, containing sports facilities including a stadium, athletics track, and tennis courts. A historic, restored bandstand hosts occasional events. The park's large pond and areas of woodland offer a contrast to the surrounding urban streets, creating a notable green corridor within this part of the city.

Area overview

On average Palmer Park has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Palmer Park is £58,256 per year. There are 3 schools in Palmer Park: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Palmer Park is home to around 11,531 people, with a population density of about 9,853.9 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
16.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Palmer Park Population
11,531
Population density
9,853.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.33(+28%)
Shoplifting
17.69(+121%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.18(+14%)
Other theft
10.23(+83%)
Public order
8.93(+46%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,791
32.89%
Other White
1,587
13.77%
Pakistani
1,410
12.23%
Other Asian
1,153
10%
Indian
954
8.28%
Total population: 11,528

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,959
41.96%
Level 3 (A level)
1,719
18.22%
No qualifications
1,536
16.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
826
8.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
803
8.51%
Total 16+ residents: 9,435

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,948
45.58%
Owns with a mortgage
926
21.67%
Owns outright
546
12.77%
Social rents from council
335
7.84%
Other social rented
334
7.81%
Total households: 4,274

Property prices in Palmer Park

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £307,668 in Palmer Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,646 up to £425,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Palmer Park 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 Palmer Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats22£262,500
Semi-Detached5£405,000
Terraced65£322,000

10 years median price trend in Palmer Park

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

All postcodes in Palmer Park

RG13LJ

Amity Road

RG13PN

Liverpool Road

RG61DL

Grange Avenue

RG61DP

Palmer Park Avenue

RG61LE

Wokingham Road

RG61LF

London Road

RG13JT

Cumberland Road

RG61JJ

Wokingham Road

RG14JU

The Dell

RG13FQ

Alexander Turner Close

RG13GG

Kennet Walk

RG13NA

Freshwater Road

RG13NX

London Road

RG14FH

Watlington Street

RG13LB

Cumberland Road

RG13NF

Park

RG14EJ

Kings Road

RG14EN

Watlington Street

RG13JS

Orts Road

RG13LS

School Terrace

RG13QQ

Filey Road

RG13NJ

Cholmeley Road

RG14AY

Watlington Street

RG14JS

The Dell

RG13HS

Kenavon Drive

RG13QN

Manchester Road

RG14NH

Kings Road

RG61NY

Auckland Road

RG13EN

Blakes Quay

RG13LL

Amity Road

RG14RB

The Grove

RG15BG

Albion Terrace

RG13LX

Cholmeley Road

RG13NY

London Road

RG14RE

Watlington Street

RG14BW

Queen's Road

RG61PX

Fulcher Row

RG14EX

Kings Road

RG14TB

Abbey

RG61JR

London Road

RG61LD

Wokingham Road

RG61PP

Wykeham Road

RG13JR

Kingsgate Street

RG14BX

Barkham Mews

RG14EF

St Johns Hill

RG61NJ

Norris Road

RG13HF

Rupert Walk

RG14ED

Eldon Place

RG13AQ

London Road

RG13DS

Kennet Side

RG13HQ

Leopold Walk

RG14LS

Kings Road

RG13LQ

Haven Court

RG14HJ

King's Road

RG14RD

Boult Street

RG61NN

Pitcroft Avenue

RG13QF

Haywood Court

RG15RH

Bulmershe Road

RG61JP

London Road

RG13EA

Kennet Side

RG14EG

Princes Street

RG13EW

Blakes Quay

RG13GJ

Kennet Walk

RG13LH

Norwood Road

RG14TE

Watlington Street

RG13HX

Sun Street

RG13JZ

Orts Road

RG13LD

Norwood Road

RG61NH

Pitcroft Avenue

RG61FD

Culver Mews

RG13PH

Liverpool Road

RG13PY

Riversdale Court

RG61NL

St Edwards Road

RG13JY

Cumberland Road

RG61PS

Brighton Road

RG14EE

St Johns Hill

RG14PP

Sidmouth Street

RG61LG

Wokingham Road

RG61LJ

London Road

RG13PS

Radstock Road

RG13JL

Orts Road

RG61DJ

Grange Avenue

RG61PW

Wykeham Road

RG13JE

Orts Road

RG13LY

Cholmeley Road

RG14EQ

Kings Road

RG61DQ

Grange Avenue

RG61NP

Bishops Road

RG13EQ

Gas Works Road

RG13FL

Robert Parker Road

RG13LP

Amity Street

RG13PA

London Road

RG14LZ

Kings Road

RG61NX

Jubilee Road

RG13JF

Betam Road

RG13LW

Amity Road

RG13FP

Kennet Walk

RG13JX

Sun Street

RG13LR

Cholmeley Road

RG14DH

Eldon Road

Data Sources

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