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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 94 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
94
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
39.08(+23%)
Other theft
12.03(+114%)
Shoplifting
10.26(+29%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.17(-25%)
Public order
8.5(+40%)
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 103 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 in Redlands area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £1,185,000.

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
Detached6£690,000
Flats29£200,000
Semi-Detached10£548,500
Terraced58£342,000

10 years median price trend in Redlands

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

All postcodes in Redlands

RG15JG

Upper Redlands Road

RG27TN

Newcastle Road

RG15BF

Wellswood Gardens

RG15QY

Donnington Road

RG66HW

Upper Redlands Road

RG27AZ

Christchurch Road

RG27UH

Morpeth Close

RG27AL

Cintra Close

RG15NU

Villa Mews

RG14BX

Barkham Mews

RG14DG

Queens Road

RG15EB

Kendrick Road

RG66DN

Shinfield Road

RG15PD

Alexandra Road

RG27EY

Redlands

RG15JQ

Marlborough Avenue

RG15QT

Redlands

RG15HJ

Allcroft Road

RG15AN

Craven Road

RG15BD

London Road

RG15QE

Hatherley Road

RG15BY

London Road

RG15PG

Alexandra Road

RG27BG

Warwick Road

RG15LU

Erleigh Road

RG15PR

Alexandra Road

RG15NR

De Beauvoir Road

RG15HF

Sutton Walk

RG66JH

Shinfield Road

RG14RT

Watlington Street

RG15HQ

Morgan Road

RG15LE

Craven Road

RG15JA

Elmhurst Road

RG27TP

Newcastle Road

RG15RY

Eastern Avenue

RG14JS

The Dell

RG15QA

Hatherley Road

RG27PR

Northumberland Avenue

RG14NY

Kings Road

RG66JP

Shinfield Road

RG27UG

Hexham Road

RG14JG

Kings Road

RG15PT

Addington Road

RG15JE

Upper Redlands Road

RG15JD

New Road

RG14ED

Eldon Place

RG15PH

Addington Road

RG15NY

Vanbrugh Court

RG14DL

Eldon Road

RG15QL

Cardigan Road

RG14PW

Troon Court

RG14RB

The Grove

RG15PL

Addington Road

RG66HS

Shinfield Road

RG14JT

The Dell

RG15EY

Redlands Road

RG15HD

Redlands Road

Data Sources

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