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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

RG303AS

Southcote Lane

RG303AB

Southcote Lane

RG303HE

Kintbury Walk

RG303FN

Elvian Close

RG303AR

Southcote Lane

RG303EP

Fawley Road

RG303EZ

Ruhemann Street

RG302BB

Bath Road

RG303PB

Dwyer Road

RG303BN

Worcester Close

RG303NU

Kestrel Way

RG302BD

Bath Road

RG303JN

Byefield Road

RG303QL

Maker Close

RG303BX

Gainsborough Road

RG303LB

Ashampstead Road

RG303LN

Holybrook Crescent

RG303LD

Faringdon Walk

RG303LJ

Ashampstead Road

RG303HY

Brimpton Road

RG303JP

Hastings Close

RG304EZ

Cockney Hill

RG302BA

Bath Road

RG302DZ

Jenkins Close

RG303EW

Presentation Way

RG303ER

Aldworth Close

RG303QH

Virginia Way

RG302EQ

Amethyst Lane

RG304JT

Mandeville Close

RG302HN

Bath Road

RG303ND

Burghfield Road

RG303HG

Shepley Drive

RG302BN

Bath Road

RG304QN

Morlands Avenue

RG303BA

Southcote Lane

RG303FL

Elvian Close

RG303NB

Lea Close

RG303BY

Gainsborough Road

RG303PZ

Granville Road

RG303DZ

Southcote Farm Lane

RG304JH

Poplar Avenue

RG303NX

Appleford Road

RG304JF

New Lane Hill

RG303JS

Inkpen Close

RG303JL

Brunel Road

RG303HS

Hatford Road

RG303HN

Circuit Lane

RG303HD

Circuit Lane

RG303EB

Tallis Lane

RG303EE

Barn Close

RG303LP

Burghfield Road

RG303LH

Frilsham Road

RG303ET

Presentation Way

RG303NH

Burghfield Road

RG302NA

Tilehurst Road

RG303HH

Circuit Lane

RG304JR

New Lane Hill

RG302HL

Greenwood Cottages

RG303LR

Underwood Road

RG302EB

Liebenrood Road

RG302BE

Bath Road

RG303HL

Restwold Close

RG303BS

Gainsborough Road

RG303DL

Kenilworth Avenue

RG303BT

Bute Street

RG303HB

Circuit Lane

RG302DS

Dorchester Court

RG303JJ

Brunel Road

RG303EH

Kenilworth Avenue

RG303DX

Southcote Farm Lane

RG302GP

Shireshead Close

RG302HA

Bath Road

RG304EU

Cockney Hill

RG303BU

Gainsborough Road

RG303AP

Southcote Lane

RG303FG

Ruhemann Street

RG303HU

Lytham Close

RG303JH

Brunel Road

RG303BW

Appleford Road

RG303EJ

Silchester Road

RG303EN

Fawley Road

RG302HJ

Bath Road

RG303QN

Coronation Square

RG304JP

New Lane Hill

RG303QP

Coronation Square

RG303DR

Southcote Farm Lane

RG302BU

Hollins Walk

RG303EU

Presentation Way

RG303DS

Southcote Farm Lane

RG302BX

Wingrove Road

RG302BH

Bath Road

RG303DH

Firs Lane

RG303JG

Hatford Road

RG304EJ

Honey End Lane

RG302ET

Burrcroft Court

RG303NT

Appleford Road

RG304EQ

Honey End Lane

RG303QF

Coronation Square

RG303LT

Vine Crescent

RG303DA

Gainsborough Road

Data Sources

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