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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

RG15EN

Highgrove Street

RG20AZ

Milman Road

RG20AQ

Mellor Walk

RG14DU

Town Place

RG12NH

Katesgrove Lane

RG15PE

Alexandra Road

RG12RA

Southampton Street

RG15LR

Erleigh Road

RG15EB

Kendrick Road

RG27AH

Christchurch Gardens

RG15JH

Avebury Square

RG15AN

Craven Road

RG12PY

Alpine Street

RG15JB

Marlborough Avenue

RG20BE

Elgar Estate

RG15JD

New Road

RG12TT

Spring Grove

RG15PN

Cadugan Place

RG14PD

Muirfield Close

RG12PR

Chesterman Street

RG14DP

Eldon Square

RG15HD

Redlands Road

RG27AY

Christchurch Road

RG15PP

Alexandra Road

RG20AY

Milman Road

RG15JG

Upper Redlands Road

RG15AW

Craven Road

RG20WP

Katesgrove

RG12NT

Hill Street

RG27AG

Glebe Road

RG15ES

Southern Hill

RG15LN

Erleigh Road

RG12RB

Southampton Street

RG15DP

Kendrick Road

RG20BA

Westerham Walk

RG27AU

Cintra Avenue

RG12BG

Sailcloth Close

RG12NX

Pell Street

RG15HL

The Mount

RG15HW

Whitby Drive

RG20DQ

Elgar Road

RG27AQ

Christchurch Gardens

RG15DW

Kendrick Road

RG12TG

Highgrove Terrace

RG20NN

Whitley Rise

RG12QZ

Southampton Street

RG15PB

Alexandra Road

RG12PJ

Sherman Road

RG12TD

Mount Pleasant

RG15DZ

Kendrick Road

RG27AR

Christchurch Road

RG27QW

George Palmer Close

RG20AS

Mitcham Close

RG14NY

Kings Road

RG12QE

Iliffe Close

RG12BL

Southampton Street

RG15HF

Sutton Walk

RG12ND

Katesgrove Lane

RG15PD

Alexandra Road

RG20AE

Collis Street

RG27QU

Cintra View

RG20AG

Waterloo Road

RG20BB

Taynton Walk

RG15HU

Redlands Road

RG15HZ

Upper Redlands Road

RG14NX

King's Road

RG12NA

Phoebe Court

RG20NS

Whitley Rise

RG27AA

Christchurch Road

RG15HR

Redlands Road

RG14PZ

Muirfield Close

RG20BD

Spring Terrace

RG12NF

River Road

RG15ED

Kendrick Road

RG14DN

Eldon Road

RG12NS

Pell Street

RG27AB

Christchurch Road

RG20EP

Basingstoke Road

RG12PS

Short Street

RG20EH

Essex Street

RG15HP

Redlands Road

RG15PA

Denmark Road

RG27AD

Christchurch Road

RG20EL

Basingstoke Road

RG15HE

Redlands Road

RG15HJ

Allcroft Road

RG12NU

Hill Street

RG20DX

Swainstone Road

RG15JS

Elmhurst Road

RG15HQ

Morgan Road

RG12SX

Silver Street

RG20BL

Elgar Road

Data Sources

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