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About

Park Ward is a residential area located in the eastern part of Reading, Berkshire. It is bordered by Cemetery Junction and the University of Reading’s Whiteknights Campus. The ward features a mix of housing, including Victorian terraces, semi-detached homes, and modern apartments. Local amenities include small shops, cafes, and pubs, catering to the needs of residents.

The area is known for its proximity to green spaces, such as Palmer Park, which offers sports facilities and a playground. Public transport links provide easy access to Reading town centre and surrounding areas. Park Ward has a community-focused atmosphere, with events often held at local venues like the Palmer Park Stadium. The ward’s location makes it popular with students and young professionals.

Area overview

On average Park has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Park is £58,381 per year. There are 6 schools in Park: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
5.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Park Population
11,445
Population density
8,603.3 per km²

Demographics

British
4,510
39.4%
Pakistani
1,515
13.24%
Other White
1,433
12.52%
Other Asian
1,080
9.44%
Indian
688
6.01%
Total population: 11,446

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency
1,610
42.11%
Owns with a mortgage
1,013
26.5%
Owns outright
818
21.4%
Other social rented
164
4.29%
Other forms of private rent
115
3.01%
Total households: 3,823

Property prices in Park

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £322,500 in Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,646 up to £850,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£804,800
Flats15£223,750
Semi-Detached20£532,000
Terraced54£319,000

10 years price trend in Park

All postcodes in Park

RG13QH

Norton Road

RG13PJ

Liverpool Road

RG13PP

Liverpool Road

RG13QL

Manchester Road

RG61DN

London Road

RG67BT

Whiteknights Road

RG61ND

Heath Road

RG13LF

Norwood Road

RG13NE

Coventry Road

RG15SP

Crescent Road

RG61JL

London Road

RG61JU

London Road

RG61NT

St Peter's Road

RG61PR

Wykeham Road

RG13NB

Cholmeley Road

RG13NN

Regent Street

RG13QA

Haywood Court

RG13QB

St Bartholomews Road

RG13QE

Manchester Road

RG13QJ

Norton Road

RG61JS

London Road

RG61PG

St Peter's Road

RG13NU

London Road

RG13QW

Manchester Road

RG15SL

Crescent Road

RG61LH

London Road

RG61LW

London Road

RG13NH

Cholmeley Place

RG13PR

Radstock Road

RG15RB

Hamilton Road

RG15RQ

Crescent Road

RG15RL

Bulmershe Road

RG61LX

Jubilee Road

RG61PA

St Peter's Road

RG67BH

Holmes Road

RG13ND

Coventry Road

RG13PQ

Liverpool Road

RG15RJ

Bulmershe Road

RG61PN

Wykeham Road

RG67AE

Regis Park Road

RG15RG

Waybrook Crescent

RG13PB

London Road

RG13PE

London Road

RG15RD

Hamilton Road

RG61JH

London Road

RG13QG

Filey Road

RG15RW

Bulmershe Road

RG61LP

Brackendale Way

RG61PE

Adelaide Road

RG13LE

Cumberland Road

RG13HB

Norwood Road

RG13JB

Norwood Road

RG13NL

Cholmeley Terrace

RG13NQ

Cholmeley Place

RG61NU

Amherst Road

RG67AD

Regis Park Road

RG67AJ

Regis Park Road

RG13QD

Manchester Road

RG15RR

Hamilton Road

RG61NR

Wykeham Road

RG61PD

Adelaide Road

RG67BD

Whiteknights Road
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.