Southcote is a residential area located in the northwest of Reading, Berkshire. It is primarily made up of post-war housing, with a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes. The area is known for its quiet streets and green spaces, including Southcote Lane Recreation Ground and the nearby River Kennet.
Local amenities include a small shopping parade on Coronation Square, offering convenience stores, a pharmacy, and takeaways. Southcote is well-connected to central Reading via bus routes, and the A329 provides easy access to the M4 motorway. The area has a community-focused feel, with a primary school and several churches serving the neighborhood.
On average Southcote has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 107 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Southcote is £51,900 per year. There are 6 schools in Southcote: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 3 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good).
Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Southcote area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,500 up to £755,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £512,500 |
| Flats | 16 | £222,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £422,500 |
| Terraced | 20 | £347,500 |
10 years price trend in Southcote
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Southcote Farm Lane
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Byefield Road
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Frilsham Road
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Ainsdale Crescent
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Cheddington Close
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Dorchester Court
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Jenkins Close
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Gainsborough Road
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Ashampstead Road
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Florian Gardens
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Bowden Row
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Virginia Way
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New Lane Hill
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Morlands Avenue
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Hatford Road
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Southcote
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Bath Road
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Bute Street
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Ashampstead Road
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Appleford Road
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Cockney Hill
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Parkside Road
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Gainsborough Road
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Brunel Road
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Granville Road
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Honey End Lane
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Circuit Lane
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Granville Road
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Fawley Road
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Elvian Close
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Kearsley Road
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Shireshead Close
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Circuit Lane
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Faircross Road
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Appleford Road
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Coronation Square
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Ashdene Gardens
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Vine Crescent
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Virginia Way
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Circuit Lane
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Bath Road
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Southcote Lane
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Gainsborough Road
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Kenilworth Avenue
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Aldworth Close
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Honey End Lane
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Fontwell Drive
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Firs Lane
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Bath Road
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Gainsborough Road
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Virginia Way
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Elvian Close
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Circuit Lane
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Restwold Close
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Granville Road
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Bowden Row
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Southcote Lane
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Hastings Close
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Circuit Lane
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Parkside Road
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Burghfield Road
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Southcote
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Amethyst Lane
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Gainsborough Road
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Ashampstead Road
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Hatford Road
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Cowper Way
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Hastings Close
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.