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About

Southcote is a residential suburb situated west of Reading's town centre, bounded by the River Kennet and the railway line. The area is characterised by post-war housing, including a mix of semi-detached homes and terraced streets, alongside some older properties. Its layout is functional, with local shopping parades providing essential services along Grovelands Road. The presence of Southcote Lane serves as a primary route connecting the neighbourhood to broader transport links.

The area contains several green spaces, such as Southcote Recreation Ground, which offers sports facilities. A notable local feature is the historic Southcote Mill, a former watermill on the Kennet, hinting at the area's past connections to the river's industrial use. Community life centres around local schools and churches, with a practical focus on providing for day-to-day needs within the neighbourhood itself.

Area overview

On average Southcote has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 102 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Southcote is £53,030 per year. There are 6 schools in Southcote: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 3 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Southcote is home to around 9,382 people, with a population density of about 2,845.3 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
102
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
24.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Southcote Population
9,382
Population density
2,845.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
59.48(+88%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.92(+21%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.13(+57%)
Public order
9.7(+60%)
Other theft
7.25(+29%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,643
60.13%
Other White
796
8.48%
Indian
535
5.7%
African
456
4.86%
Pakistani
352
3.75%
Total population: 9,385

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,404
32.2%
No qualifications
1,456
19.5%
Level 3 (A level)
1,044
13.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,004
13.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
871
11.67%
Total 16+ residents: 7,465

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,128
29.49%
Owns outright
1,039
27.16%
Social rents from council
783
20.47%
Private landlord or letting agency
457
11.95%
Other social rented
310
8.1%
Total households: 3,825

Property prices in Southcote

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £357,000 in Southcote area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £755,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Southcote 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 Southcote over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats31£238,000
Detached8£570,000
Terraced17£392,500
Semi-Detached27£397,500

10 years median price trend in Southcote

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

All postcodes in Southcote

RG303DY

Southcote Farm Lane

RG303HR

Hatford Road

RG302DX

Liebenrood Road

RG303HX

Wynford Close

RG303BH

Southcote Lane

RG303EG

Winser Drive

RG303AF

Southcote Lane

RG302EA

Kearsley Road

RG303AU

Southcote Lane

RG302DU

Liebenrood Road

RG302AX

Bath Road

RG303QR

Virginia Way

RG303EQ

Winser Drive

RG303NZ

Appleford Road

RG302EU

Bath Road

RG302ND

Liebenrood Road

RG303DU

Southcote Farm Lane

RG303BD

Southcote Lane

RG303EL

Faircross Road

RG303JR

Garston Close

RG303FQ

Southcote

RG304HA

Cheddington Close

RG303AA

Southcote Lane

RG303HA

Circuit Lane

RG302DT

Liebenrood Road

RG303QS

Virginia Way

RG302ED

Penroath Avenue

RG303AD

Southcote Lane

RG303FJ

Bowden Row

RG303DB

Gainsborough Road

RG304EL

Honey End Lane

RG303LE

Sulham Walk

RG303HW

Circuit Lane

RG302BT

Parkside Road

RG303BZ

Gainsborough Road

RG303AQ

Southcote Lane

RG303PX

Granville Road

RG303EA

Cowper Way

RG303BQ

Aston Court

RG303BE

Southcote Lane

RG303DP

Monks Way

RG303AT

Southcote Lane

RG304QW

Hogarth Avenue

RG304QS

Pentland Close

RG303PN

Dwyer Road

RG303DW

Kenilworth Avenue

RG302EZ

Amethyst Lane

RG303DT

Southcote Parade

RG303HP

Hatford Road

RG303ES

Southcote Lane

RG303QG

Florian Gardens

RG302BL

Bath Road

RG303LU

Vine Crescent

RG304QP

Haywood Way

RG303QT

Courage Court

RG303QD

Granville Road

RG303DN

Kenilworth Avenue

RG303LA

Ashampstead Road

RG303LG

Ashampstead Road

RG303BL

Southcote Lane

RG303HZ

Hastings Close

RG303FP

Elvian Close

RG302DA

Parkside Road

RG303AG

Southcote Lane

RG303HT

Glennon Close

RG303JA

Hatford Road

RG303FH

Ruhemann Street

RG303AX

Southcote Lane

RG303BP

Gainsborough Road

RG303NY

Appleford Road

RG303AW

Southcote Lane

RG303QB

Granville Road

RG303AN

Circuit Lane

RG303LS

Shrubland Drive

RG303BG

Southcote Lane

RG303AL

Southcote Lane

RG302EY

Hawley Mews

RG303NG

Ainsdale Crescent

RG303AH

Southcote Lane

RG303JD

Bray Road

RG303ED

Stapleford Road

RG303QA

Granville Road

RG303EX

Presentation Way

RG303AJ

Southcote Lane

RG303HJ

Sylvan Walk

RG304JE

New Lane Hill

RG303QE

Granville Road

RG303JB

Hatford Road

RG303QW

Coronation Square

RG303JE

Hatford Road

RG303BB

Southcote Lane

RG302EP

Ashdene Gardens

RG304JS

Lingholm Close

RG304EX

Cockney Hill

RG304QR

Fontwell Drive

RG303QJ

Virginia Way

RG303AE

Southcote Lane

RG303HQ

Shepley Drive

RG303BJ

Southcote Lane

RG303NS

Burghfield Road

Data Sources

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