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Southcote

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

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Southcote Population

9,382

Population density

2,845.3 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	8	£557,500	£457,000	£481,250	£612,500	£744,500
Flats	22	£231,500	£102,750	£212,000	£258,750	£270,000
Semi-Detached	27	£400,000	£312,400	£362,000	£485,000	£571,000
Terraced	19	£392,500	£205,200	£332,500	£412,500	£506,500

10 years median price trend in Southcote

All postcodes in Southcote

RG303JP

Hastings Close

RG303AN

Circuit Lane

RG303NU

Kestrel Way

RG302AX

Bath Road

RG303AH

Southcote Lane

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail