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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

RG61PJ

Lennox Road

RG13JN

Orts Road

RG13JU

Woodstock Street

RG13LN

Amity Road

RG13PW

Liverpool Road

RG14ES

Kings Road

RG61EX

Brighton Place

RG61JQ

London Road

RG13NZ

London Road

RG13PG

Liverpool Road

RG61PB

Clarendon Road

RG14JT

The Dell

RG14RT

Watlington Street

RG13ED

Gas Works Road

RG13LA

Avon Place

RG13FJ

Robert Parker Road

RG13EE

Gas Works Road

RG13QH

Norton Road

RG14AQ

Kennet Street

RG14EB

St Johns Road

RG13FG

Oscar Wilde Road

RG13PJ

Liverpool Road

RG13QL

Manchester Road

RG15BW

London Road

RG13GF

Kennet Walk

RG13PP

Liverpool Road

RG14RF

Watlington Street

RG61DN

Palmer Park Avenue

RG13NE

Coventry Road

RG61PR

Wykeham Road

RG13LF

Norwood Road

RG13HG

Lock Place

RG13NN

Regent Street

RG13QB

St Bartholomews Road

RG13QE

Manchester Road

RG13NB

Cholmeley Road

RG13QA

St Bartholomews Road

RG13QJ

Norton Road

RG13HJ

Canal Way

RG13QW

Manchester Road

RG14DA

Queens Road

RG14LY

Kings Road

RG13HH

Florence Walk

RG13NU

London Road

RG61LH

Wokingham Road

RG13NH

Cholmeley Place

RG13PR

Radstock Road

RG61LX

Earls Mead

RG61PN

Wykeham Road

RG13FA

Oscar Wilde Road

RG13JG

Betam Road

RG13ND

Coventry Road

RG13PQ

Liverpool Road

RG15RJ

Bulmershe Road

RG13DR

Kennet Side

RG13DW

Kennet Side

RG13FH

Oscar Wilde Road

RG14AE

Royal Court

RG14EH

St Johns Street

RG13FN

Robert Parker Road

RG13PB

London Road

RG14TD

Abbey

RG13PE

London Road

RG14TA

Watlington Street

RG15BS

London Road

RG61JH

Wokingham Road

RG13HD

Victoria Way

RG13HE

Rupert Square

RG13QG

Filey Road

RG14RQ

Watlington Street

RG61PE

Adelaide Road

RG13JB

Norwood Road

RG14DG

Queens Road

RG14RS

Watlington Street

RG61NU

Amherst Road

RG13HA

Kingsgate Place

RG13HB

Norwood Road

RG13LE

Cumberland Road

RG13NL

Cholmeley Terrace

RG13NQ

Cholmeley Road

RG14EZ

King's Road

RG15RR

Hamilton Road

RG13GH

Kennet Walk

RG13JP

Arthur Place

RG13JW

Patriot Place

RG13QD

Manchester Road

RG14DL

Eldon Road

RG14DQ

Queen's Road

RG61NR

Wykeham Road

RG13GD

Kennet Walk

Data Sources

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