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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 71 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
71
Deprivation level
5/10
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
31.94(+1%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.27(-17%)
Other theft
6.91(+23%)
Public order
6.44(+6%)
Vehicle crime
6.35(+71%)
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 115 recent sales, the median property price is £312,000 in Southampton Street & Redlands Road area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 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
Detached10£633,500
Flats29£210,000
Semi-Detached11£430,000
Terraced65£322,500

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

RG12NY

Pell Street

RG15JF

Upper Redlands Road

RG15AQ

London Road

RG12PP

Sherman Road

RG14DT

Eldon Square

RG12QB

Francis Street

RG14NQ

Victoria Street

RG12NR

Pell Street

RG15HB

Lancaster Close

RG20WL

Katesgrove

RG12PX

Edgehill Street

RG20EJ

Whitley Street

RG12TF

Mount Pleasant

RG20BH

Elgar Road

RG20AN

Elizabeth Walk

RG15LJ

Erleigh Road

RG12RD

Southampton Street

RG20DZ

Tippett Rise

RG15EX

Redlands Road

RG20EW

Katesgrove

RG12NL

Dorothy Street

RG15HH

Allcroft Road

RG14NZ

Kings Road

RG15BP

Highgrove Mews

RG15JQ

Marlborough Avenue

RG12RE

Waldeck Street

RG12QX

Southampton Street

RG15EJ

Highgrove Street

RG15QT

Redlands

RG20AT

Dale Road

RG14DR

Eldon Square

RG20DJ

Tippett Rise

RG15AS

London Road

RG14JJ

Kings Road

RG20AR

Milman Road

RG14DX

Eldon Terrace

RG20AW

Elizabeth Walk

RG15LW

Erleigh Road

RG27PW

Northumberland Avenue

RG15EA

Kendrick Road

RG27BD

Christchurch Road

RG27AS

Sutherland Avenue

RG15HY

Elmhurst Road

RG15PL

Addington Road

RG15PH

Addington Road

RG15HG

Morgan Road

RG27AL

Cintra Close

RG15LT

Addington Road

RG14NN

Kings Road

RG20BJ

Elgar Road

RG20AP

Aveley Walk

RG12QF

Iliffe Close

RG15PR

Alexandra Road

RG20EX

Lincoln Road

RG20EG

Whitley Street

RG15DG

London Road

RG15DJ

Allcroft Road

RG20AB

Mount Street

RG15BF

Wellswood Gardens

RG27PN

Northumberland Avenue

RG27AT

Christchurch Road

RG15LE

Craven Road

RG15HT

Redlands Road

RG15BD

London Road

RG27BB

Christchurch Road

RG12PZ

Alpine Street

RG12RF

Waldeck Street

RG20AD

Kinver Walk

RG12NZ

Pell Street

RG15EU

Morgan Road

RG20EQ

Whitley Street

RG20EU

Surrey Road

RG27AJ

Vicarage Road

RG20AF

Blyth Walk

RG12PN

West Hill

RG20BN

Elgar Road

RG20EB

Elgar Road South

RG15JE

Upper Redlands Road

RG15BQ

Highgrove Street

RG14EA

Eldon Street

RG15HN

Allcroft Road

RG14DJ

Eldon Road

RG12PU

Edgehill Street

RG12QA

Alpine Street

RG12PL

Sherman Place

RG27BL

Ella Garett Close

RG12QN

Iliffe Close

RG15LU

Erleigh Road

RG15EY

Redlands Road

RG20AX

Boults Walk

RG27AN

Christchurch Road

RG12NP

Pell Street

RG27AP

Christchurch Road

RG15HX

Redlands Road

RG20DH

Elgar Road

RG15LH

Erleigh Road

RG15LA

Erleigh Road

RG15AG

London Road

RG12QH

Hieatt Close

RG15LP

Erleigh Road

Data Sources

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