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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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96 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
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
96
Deprivation level
7/10
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
55.85(+77%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.6(+26%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.3(+75%)
Public order
9.59(+57%)
Shoplifting
7.46(-7%)
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 76 recent sales, the median property price is £372,500 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
Detached8£557,500
Flats22£231,500
Semi-Detached27£400,000
Terraced19£392,500

10 years median price trend in Southcote

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

All postcodes in Southcote

RG303DU

Southcote Farm Lane

RG303JD

Bray Road

RG302BU

Hollins Walk

RG302EB

Liebenrood Road

RG303BZ

Gainsborough Road

RG303FH

Ruhemann Street

RG303HQ

Shepley Drive

RG303ED

Stapleford Road

RG303HG

Shepley Drive

RG303LJ

Ashampstead Road

RG303AL

Southcote Lane

RG303EE

Barn Close

RG303PY

Granville Road

RG303BW

Appleford Road

RG303AY

Southcote Lane

RG302ED

Penroath Avenue

RG302HN

Bath Road

RG303QD

Granville Road

RG303QF

Coronation Square

RG303BH

Southcote Lane

RG303DT

Southcote Parade

RG303JS

Inkpen Close

RG303LA

Ashampstead Road

RG303QT

Courage Court

RG303HJ

Sylvan Walk

RG303AF

Southcote Lane

RG303ET

Presentation Way

RG303NT

Appleford Road

RG302BE

Bath Road

RG302BN

Bath Road

RG303JA

Hatford Road

RG303JE

Hatford Road

RG303QP

Coronation Square

RG302HA

Bath Road

RG303AU

Southcote Lane

RG303DP

Monks Way

RG303HD

Circuit Lane

RG303HU

Lytham Close

RG303NZ

Appleford Road

RG304EU

Cockney Hill

RG304JF

New Lane Hill

RG303AG

Southcote Lane

RG304EZ

Cockney Hill

RG302EU

Bath Road

RG303EB

Tallis Lane

RG302BH

Bath Road

RG303DN

Kenilworth Avenue

RG303BN

Worcester Close

RG303AW

Southcote Lane

RG302EQ

Amethyst Lane

RG303DL

Kenilworth Avenue

RG303EJ

Silchester Road

RG303JJ

Brunel Road

RG302BB

Bath Road

RG303BJ

Southcote Lane

RG304JE

New Lane Hill

RG302HL

Greenwood Cottages

RG302DU

Liebenrood Road

RG303HY

Brimpton Road

RG303LD

Faringdon Walk

RG303JL

Brunel Road

RG303LG

Ashampstead Road

RG303LR

Underwood Road

RG303PB

Dwyer Road

RG303AS

Southcote Lane

RG302BL

Bath Road

RG303PX

Granville Road

RG302BX

Wingrove Road

RG302ET

Burrcroft Court

RG302ND

Liebenrood Road

RG303LY

Underwood Road

RG303NB

Lea Close

RG303QL

Maker Close

RG304EL

Honey End Lane

RG302EY

Hawley Mews

RG303BE

Southcote Lane

RG303EN

Fawley Road

RG304JP

New Lane Hill

RG302NA

Tilehurst Road

RG303AD

Southcote Lane

RG303BL

Southcote Lane

RG303LS

Shrubland Drive

RG303LT

Vine Crescent

RG303NH

Burghfield Road

RG304QW

Hogarth Avenue

RG303FQ

Southcote

RG303PN

Dwyer Road

RG303BA

Southcote Lane

RG303EU

Presentation Way

RG304JS

Lingholm Close

RG303AX

Southcote Lane

RG303QJ

Virginia Way

RG303DX

Southcote Farm Lane

RG304JH

Poplar Avenue

RG302BD

Bath Road

RG303DW

Kenilworth Avenue

RG303ES

Southcote Lane

RG303QE

Granville Road

RG303QN

Coronation Square

RG303LE

Sulham Walk

Data Sources

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