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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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 93 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
93
Deprivation level
7/10
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
43.36(+37%)
Shoplifting
28.45(+257%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.22(+16%)
Other theft
11.97(+113%)
Public order
9.28(+53%)
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 101 recent sales, the median property price is £306,000 in Palmer Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £610,000.

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
Semi-Detached7£375,000
Flats22£278,250
Terraced72£310,000

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

RG13PJ

Liverpool Road

RG14EX

Kings Road

RG14RE

Watlington Street

RG61PN

Wykeham Road

RG61NY

Auckland Road

RG13PW

Liverpool Road

RG13NE

Coventry Road

RG61NU

Amherst Road

RG61LX

Earls Mead

RG61EX

Brighton Place

RG61JJ

Wokingham Road

RG61PR

Wykeham Road

RG14EE

St Johns Hill

RG13PG

Liverpool Road

RG13EA

Kennet Side

RG15RR

Hamilton Road

RG14EJ

Kings Road

RG14DL

Eldon Road

RG13AQ

London Road

RG13PB

London Road

RG14BW

Queen's Road

RG13LJ

Amity Road

RG14RT

Watlington Street

RG13EE

Gas Works Road

RG14DQ

Queen's Road

RG13HJ

Canal Way

RG13GH

Kennet Walk

RG14EN

Watlington Street

RG15BW

London Road

RG61NP

Bishops Road

RG13JT

Cumberland Road

RG61PJ

Lennox Road

RG14BX

Barkham Mews

RG13LD

Norwood Road

RG13FH

Oscar Wilde Road

RG13JU

Woodstock Street

RG14LY

Kings Road

RG14RB

The Grove

RG13LB

Cumberland Road

RG13NJ

Cholmeley Road

RG13PY

Riversdale Court

RG61LD

Wokingham Road

RG14ES

Kings Road

RG13LN

Amity Road

RG13HS

Kenavon Drive

RG13LA

Avon Place

RG13LE

Cumberland Road

RG13PN

Liverpool Road

RG13QA

St Bartholomews Road

RG14LS

Kings Road

RG13PP

Liverpool Road

RG13ND

Coventry Road

RG14AE

Royal Court

RG61NH

Pitcroft Avenue

RG14EZ

King's Road

RG13JY

Cumberland Road

RG13JB

Norwood Road

RG13QB

St Bartholomews Road

RG13PA

London Road

RG13LX

Cholmeley Road

RG13HG

Lock Place

RG14EH

St Johns Street

RG13QN

Manchester Road

RG13NF

Park

RG13NN

Regent Street

RG13LP

Amity Street

RG14TE

Watlington Street

RG13DS

Kennet Side

RG14HJ

King's Road

RG15RH

Bulmershe Road

RG61DJ

Grange Avenue

RG13FN

Robert Parker Road

RG61LH

Wokingham Road

RG61NR

Wykeham Road

RG14JT

The Dell

RG14RS

Watlington Street

RG13LL

Amity Road

RG13NX

London Road

RG61LG

Wokingham Road

RG13QG

Filey Road

RG13LH

Norwood Road

RG61DQ

Grange Avenue

RG61NX

Jubilee Road

RG13EQ

Gas Works Road

RG13LS

School Terrace

RG14JU

The Dell

RG61LE

Wokingham Road

RG14NH

Kings Road

RG61NN

Pitcroft Avenue

RG13HQ

Leopold Walk

Data Sources

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