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About

Redlands ward lies just east of Reading's town centre, primarily composed of residential streets with a significant student population due to its proximity to the University of Reading's Whiteknights campus. The area is defined by a mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, alongside more modern apartment blocks. Its southern boundary runs along the A4 London Road, a major arterial route lined with local shops and eateries catering to the community.

The ward includes the open space of Palmer Park, which features sports facilities, a playground, and a stadium. A notable local landmark is the historic Royal Berkshire Hospital, one of the oldest in the country, situated on its western edge. The area is well-connected by several bus routes, providing direct links to the railway station and broader town centre, supporting its busy, transient demographic.

Area overview

On average Redlands has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Redlands is £63,238 per year. There are 5 schools in Redlands: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Redlands is home to around 14,714 people, with a population density of about 7,602.2 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
11.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Redlands Population
14,714
Population density
7,602.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.04(+17%)
Other theft
10.87(+95%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.45(-18%)
Vehicle crime
8.09(+113%)
Public order
7.95(+30%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,552
51.33%
Other White
1,903
12.93%
Indian
937
6.37%
African
801
5.44%
Other Asian
641
4.36%
Total population: 14,713

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,112
39.01%
Level 3 (A level)
5,027
38.36%
No qualifications
1,145
8.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
757
5.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
575
4.39%
Total 16+ residents: 13,104

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,291
49.87%
Owns with a mortgage
823
17.91%
Owns outright
760
16.54%
Social rents from council
403
8.77%
Other social rented
196
4.27%
Total households: 4,594

Property prices in Redlands

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 in Redlands area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £925,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Redlands 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 Redlands over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£730,000
Flats30£220,000
Semi-Detached12£548,500
Terraced52£344,500

10 years median price trend in Redlands

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

Data Sources

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