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Southcote

About

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.

Area overview

On average Southcote has high deprivation and moderate 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 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).

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

102

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Southcote Population

9,382

Population density

2,845.3 per km²

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

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 73 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 in Southcote area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,500 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	5	£565,000	£486,000	£550,000	£725,000	£749,000
Flats	21	£225,000	£95,000	£211,000	£255,000	£270,000
Semi-Detached	29	£450,000	£335,000	£370,000	£520,000	£652,000
Terraced	18	£377,500	£203,800	£331,250	£412,500	£507,250

10 years median price trend in Southcote

All postcodes in Southcote

RG304JT

Mandeville Close

RG302AX

Bath Road

RG303AH

Southcote Lane

RG303AN

Circuit Lane

RG303NU

Dwyer Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

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