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Southampton Street & Redlands Road

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About

Southampton Street forms a direct commercial route through the area, lined with a mix of independent shops, international grocery stores, and practical services. The street maintains a constant flow of traffic and pedestrians heading towards the town centre. Immediately to the east, the character shifts onto the quieter, predominantly residential Redlands Road, where Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses are prevalent. These streets create a functional urban neighbourhood that serves both local and wider community needs.

The area is notably home to the University of Reading's historic London Road Campus, whose grounds and red-brick Edwardian buildings contribute a distinct academic presence. This institutional setting is integrated with the surrounding streets, where converted period houses often serve as student accommodations. The proximity to the large Royal Berkshire Hospital complex also adds to the area's daytime population, creating a practical blend of education, healthcare, and local residential life.

Area overview

On average Southampton Street & Redlands Road has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Southampton Street & Redlands Road is £60,355 per year. There are 6 schools in Southampton Street & Redlands Road: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Southampton Street & Redlands Road is home to around 10,708 people, with a population density of about 7,470.4 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
13.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Southampton Street & Redlands Road Population
10,708
Population density
7,470.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.25(+5%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.83(-6%)
Vehicle crime
8.31(+119%)
Public order
7.1(+16%)
Other theft
6.44(+15%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,260
39.79%
Other White
2,025
18.91%
Indian
1,270
11.86%
Other Asian
549
5.13%
African
510
4.76%
Total population: 10,706

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,262
46.76%
Level 3 (A level)
1,682
18.45%
No qualifications
1,160
12.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
729
8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
687
7.54%
Total 16+ residents: 9,115

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,982
48.82%
Owns with a mortgage
877
21.6%
Owns outright
609
15%
Social rents from council
242
5.96%
Other social rented
202
4.98%
Total households: 4,060

Property prices in Southampton Street & Redlands Road

Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £321,250 in Southampton Street & Redlands Road area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,158 up to £1,300,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Southampton Street & Redlands Road 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 Southampton Street & Redlands Road over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached11£650,000
Flats29£217,500
Semi-Detached14£430,000
Terraced62£330,000

10 years median price trend in Southampton Street & Redlands Road

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Southampton Street & Redlands Road.

All postcodes in Southampton Street & Redlands Road

RG15PP

Alexandra Road

RG15HX

Redlands Road

RG27AY

Christchurch Road

RG15DP

Kendrick Road

RG15PE

Alexandra Road

RG27AN

Christchurch Road

RG15QT

Redlands

RG15HD

Redlands Road

RG12SX

Silver Street

RG15HY

Elmhurst Road

RG15PH

Addington Road

RG20BE

Elgar Estate

RG20EB

Elgar Road South

RG12PL

Sherman Place

RG15EA

Kendrick Road

RG12PN

West Hill

RG14DN

Eldon Road

RG15HN

Allcroft Road

RG15HQ

Morgan Road

RG14JJ

Kings Road

RG14NY

Kings Road

RG15LR

Erleigh Road

RG12NZ

Pell Street

RG20EW

Katesgrove

RG27AB

Christchurch Road

RG12NL

Dorothy Street

RG12NX

Pell Street

RG15BQ

Highgrove Street

RG27AG

Glebe Road

RG15DG

London Road

RG15LP

Erleigh Road

RG20AB

Mount Street

RG20EX

Lincoln Road

RG27AH

Christchurch Gardens

RG12PP

Sherman Road

RG15LE

Craven Road

RG20EJ

Whitley Street

RG12BL

Southampton Street

RG12NP

Pell Street

RG15EN

Highgrove Street

RG15PR

Alexandra Road

RG20BA

Westerham Walk

RG12BG

Sailcloth Close

RG12NR

Pell Street

RG12NS

Pell Street

RG15AS

London Road

RG20DX

Swainstone Road

RG27AT

Christchurch Road

RG27AS

Sutherland Avenue

RG12PJ

Sherman Road

RG15JG

Upper Redlands Road

RG27AA

Christchurch Road

RG12NT

Hill Street

RG15JE

Upper Redlands Road

RG20NS

Whitley Rise

RG20AG

Waterloo Road

RG12TD

Mount Pleasant

RG20AY

Milman Road

RG14NZ

Kings Road

RG15LT

Addington Road

RG15EY

Redlands Road

RG14DX

Eldon Terrace

RG15HJ

Allcroft Road

RG12QZ

Southampton Street

RG14DU

Town Place

RG15HL

The Mount

RG15HW

Whitby Drive

RG20AT

Dale Road

RG12NF

River Road

RG12RF

Waldeck Street

RG15BF

Wellswood Gardens

RG15HB

Lancaster Close

RG20DH

Elgar Road

RG20EH

Essex Street

RG12NY

Pell Street

RG15HF

Sutton Walk

RG15JB

Marlborough Avenue

RG15HU

Redlands Road

RG27AL

Cintra Close

RG15AG

London Road

RG15DZ

Kendrick Road

RG20AD

Kinver Walk

RG20DZ

Tippett Rise

RG15JD

New Road

RG12ND

Katesgrove Lane

RG12TG

Highgrove Terrace

RG15JF

Upper Redlands Road

RG15LW

Erleigh Road

RG20WP

Katesgrove

RG12PX

Edgehill Street

RG12NH

Katesgrove Lane

RG15LH

Erleigh Road

RG27AP

Christchurch Road

RG20AN

Elizabeth Walk

RG20AW

Elizabeth Walk

RG15AQ

London Road

RG20EU

Surrey Road

RG27QU

Cintra View

RG15EX

Redlands Road

RG20EL

Basingstoke Road

Data Sources

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