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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

RG303LH

Frilsham Road

RG303DA

Gainsborough Road

RG303DS

Southcote Farm Lane

RG303FG

Ruhemann Street

RG303JN

Byefield Road

RG303NG

Ainsdale Crescent

RG304HA

Cheddington Close

RG302DS

Dorchester Court

RG303BY

Gainsborough Road

RG303QG

Florian Gardens

RG304QS

Pentland Close

RG302DZ

Jenkins Close

RG303HR

Hatford Road

RG303HS

Hatford Road

RG303HT

Glennon Close

RG302HJ

Bath Road

RG303BS

Gainsborough Road

RG303DB

Gainsborough Road

RG303DZ

Southcote Farm Lane

RG303EX

Presentation Way

RG303AA

Southcote Lane

RG303AJ

Southcote Lane

RG303EG

Winser Drive

RG303JG

Hatford Road

RG303QS

Virginia Way

RG304JR

New Lane Hill

RG304QN

Morlands Avenue

RG304QP

Haywood Way

RG303FJ

Bowden Row

RG303DY

Southcote Farm Lane

RG303HP

Hatford Road

RG302BG

Parkhurst Drive

RG302DX

Liebenrood Road

RG303AQ

Southcote Lane

RG303BQ

Aston Court

RG303LB

Ashampstead Road

RG303AE

Southcote Lane

RG303BT

Bute Street

RG303HX

Wynford Close

RG303NX

Appleford Road

RG304EX

Cockney Hill

RG303PZ

Granville Road

RG302DA

Parkside Road

RG303BP

Gainsborough Road

RG303JH

Brunel Road

RG303HW

Circuit Lane

RG303QA

Granville Road

RG304EQ

Honey End Lane

RG302EA

Kearsley Road

RG302GP

Shireshead Close

RG303AT

Southcote Lane

RG303EP

Fawley Road

RG303FP

Elvian Close

RG303HH

Circuit Lane

RG303QW

Coronation Square

RG303EL

Faircross Road

RG303EW

Presentation Way

RG303LN

Holybrook Crescent

RG303NY

Appleford Road

RG302EP

Ashdene Gardens

RG303AR

Southcote Lane

RG303FN

Elvian Close

RG303NE

Burghfield Road

RG303QH

Virginia Way

RG303AB

Southcote Lane

RG303EQ

Winser Drive

RG303LU

Vine Crescent

RG302DT

Liebenrood Road

RG303AP

Southcote Lane

RG303DR

Southcote Farm Lane

RG303EH

Kenilworth Avenue

RG303ER

Aldworth Close

RG303HN

Circuit Lane

RG303LP

Burghfield Road

RG303BX

Gainsborough Road

RG304EJ

Honey End Lane

RG304QR

Fontwell Drive

RG303BU

Gainsborough Road

RG303DH

Firs Lane

RG303QR

Virginia Way

RG302BA

Bath Road

RG303HA

Circuit Lane

RG303QB

Granville Road

RG303FL

Elvian Close

RG303HL

Restwold Close

RG303JR

Garston Close

RG303BB

Southcote Lane

RG303EZ

Ruhemann Street

RG303HZ

Hastings Close

RG302BT

Parkside Road

RG303ND

Burghfield Road

RG303NS

Burghfield Road

RG303HB

Circuit Lane

RG303EA

Cowper Way

RG303HE

Kintbury Walk

RG303JB

Hatford Road

RG304JT

Mandeville Close

RG302EZ

Amethyst Lane

RG303BD

Southcote Lane

RG303BG

Southcote Lane

Data Sources

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