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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

RG27AJ

Vicarage Road

RG12RA

Southampton Street

RG15HG

Morgan Road

RG20EP

Basingstoke Road

RG14PZ

Muirfield Close

RG15AN

Craven Road

RG15HH

Allcroft Road

RG27QW

George Palmer Close

RG12QB

Francis Street

RG15EU

Morgan Road

RG15HR

Redlands Road

RG12RD

Southampton Street

RG15JQ

Marlborough Avenue

RG15LU

Erleigh Road

RG20BB

Taynton Walk

RG20EG

Whitley Street

RG14DP

Eldon Square

RG15HZ

Upper Redlands Road

RG15LJ

Erleigh Road

RG20AF

Blyth Walk

RG15PB

Alexandra Road

RG14DJ

Eldon Road

RG15LN

Erleigh Road

RG20AQ

Mellor Walk

RG20BH

Elgar Road

RG27BL

Ella Garett Close

RG12QN

Iliffe Close

RG15AW

Craven Road

RG15ES

Southern Hill

RG15LA

Erleigh Road

RG27AU

Cintra Avenue

RG15DJ

Allcroft Road

RG12RE

Waldeck Street

RG15ED

Kendrick Road

RG15HP

Redlands Road

RG20NN

Whitley Rise

RG12NU

Hill Street

RG15DW

Kendrick Road

RG15HE

Redlands Road

RG20AX

Boults Walk

RG27AR

Christchurch Road

RG12PU

Edgehill Street

RG14NN

Kings Road

RG14PD

Muirfield Close

RG15EB

Kendrick Road

RG12PR

Chesterman Street

RG12QH

Hieatt Close

RG14DR

Eldon Square

RG15JS

Elmhurst Road

RG20BJ

Elgar Road

RG12QX

Southampton Street

RG15BP

Highgrove Mews

RG15HT

Redlands Road

RG15PL

Addington Road

RG20AS

Mitcham Close

RG20AE

Collis Street

RG14NX

King's Road

RG15PD

Alexandra Road

RG20AZ

Milman Road

RG20EQ

Whitley Street

RG20WL

Katesgrove

RG27PN

Northumberland Avenue

RG27AQ

Christchurch Gardens

RG14EA

Eldon Street

RG20AR

Milman Road

RG20DQ

Elgar Road

RG12PY

Alpine Street

RG12PZ

Alpine Street

RG12TF

Mount Pleasant

RG15JH

Avebury Square

RG27PW

Northumberland Avenue

RG15EJ

Highgrove Street

RG12QA

Alpine Street

RG14DT

Eldon Square

RG15BD

London Road

RG15PA

Denmark Road

RG27BB

Christchurch Road

RG15PN

Cadugan Place

RG27AD

Christchurch Road

RG12QF

Iliffe Close

RG12RB

Southampton Street

RG14NQ

Victoria Street

RG20BL

Elgar Road

RG12NA

Phoebe Court

RG12PS

Short Street

RG12QE

Iliffe Close

RG20BD

Spring Terrace

RG20DJ

Tippett Rise

RG27BD

Christchurch Road

RG12TT

Spring Grove

RG20AP

Aveley Walk

RG20BN

Elgar Road

Data Sources

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