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About

Southcote ward lies in the western part of Reading, primarily a residential suburb. The area is characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates, terraced homes, and some modern developments. It is bordered by the River Kennet to the north and the main railway line to Paddington to the south, creating a defined geographical footprint. Local shopping needs are served by the small precinct on Coronation Square, which forms a focal point for the community.

The ward contains a significant amount of green space, including Prospect Park with its historic mansion and sports facilities. Southcote is also notable for the presence of the Holy Brook, a medieval artificial watercourse that feeds the old mill streams. This network of waterways and paths contributes to the area's quieter, more suburban character compared to Reading's central districts. Housing is generally more affordable here, attracting families and first-time buyers.

Area overview

On average Southcote has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 100 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Southcote is £54,404 per year. There are 5 schools in Southcote: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Southcote is home to around 10,985 people, with a population density of about 3,306.6 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
100
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
22.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Southcote Population
10,985
Population density
3,306.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
56.26(+77%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.93(+30%)
Public order
10.01(+65%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.74(+51%)
Other theft
7.19(+28%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,392
58.2%
Other White
1,123
10.22%
Indian
616
5.61%
African
564
5.14%
Pakistani
408
3.71%
Total population: 10,983

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,003
34.1%
No qualifications
1,680
19.08%
Level 3 (A level)
1,211
13.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,131
12.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
987
11.21%
Total 16+ residents: 8,806

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,278
27.95%
Owns outright
1,168
25.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
825
18.04%
Social rents from council
800
17.49%
Other social rented
374
8.18%
Total households: 4,573

Property prices in Southcote

Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 in Southcote area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £750,000.

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£570,000
Flats57£230,000
Semi-Detached28£398,750
Terraced18£396,250

10 years median price trend in Southcote

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Southcote.

All postcodes in Southcote

RG303JS

Inkpen Close

RG303FH

Ruhemann Street

RG303EQ

Winser Drive

RG302HN

Bath Road

RG303QE

Granville Road

RG303LP

Burghfield Road

RG304QS

Pentland Close

RG303FN

Elvian Close

RG303DZ

Southcote Farm Lane

RG303EE

Barn Close

RG302EU

Bath Road

RG302ND

Liebenrood Road

RG303NH

Burghfield Road

RG304JP

New Lane Hill

RG303BS

Gainsborough Road

RG303QT

Courage Court

RG303JB

Hatford Road

RG303EA

Cowper Way

RG303QW

Coronation Square

RG303JD

Bray Road

RG303ET

Presentation Way

RG303LB

Ashampstead Road

RG302EB

Liebenrood Road

RG303EB

Tallis Lane

RG303LN

Holybrook Crescent

RG303DL

Kenilworth Avenue

RG304QW

Hogarth Avenue

RG302EN

Southcote Road

RG304EJ

Honey End Lane

RG303QS

Virginia Way

RG302AD

Southcote Road

RG303JR

Garston Close

RG303HJ

Sylvan Walk

RG302DJ

Westcote Road

RG303AP

Southcote Lane

RG302DL

Westcote Road

RG303AD

Southcote Lane

RG302EX

Parkhouse Lane

RG304QP

Haywood Way

RG303BW

Appleford Road

RG303JE

Hatford Road

RG303EH

Kenilworth Avenue

RG303BG

Southcote Lane

RG303HB

Circuit Lane

RG303HW

Circuit Lane

RG303LA

Ashampstead Road

RG303HS

Hatford Road

RG303HY

Brimpton Road

RG302BX

Wingrove Road

RG303AT

Southcote Lane

RG302JL

Tilehurst Road

RG303BA

Southcote Lane

RG303NU

Kestrel Way

RG303QJ

Virginia Way

RG303ER

Aldworth Close

RG303AH

Southcote Lane

RG302DS

Dorchester Court

RG302GT

Westcote Road

RG303JL

Brunel Road

RG303LH

Frilsham Road

RG303QB

Granville Road

RG302HJ

Bath Road

RG303BT

Bute Street

RG303HH

Circuit Lane

RG303FL

Elvian Close

RG304QR

Fontwell Drive

RG302EQ

Amethyst Lane

RG303HZ

Hastings Close

RG303PY

Granville Road

RG302BA

Bath Road

RG303QL

Maker Close

RG303AY

Southcote Lane

RG303HQ

Shepley Drive

RG302BL

Bath Road

RG303AS

Southcote Lane

RG303FJ

Bowden Row

RG303AB

Southcote Lane

RG303BJ

Southcote Lane

RG303QA

Granville Road

RG303JG

Hatford Road

RG302HA

Bath Road

RG303QN

Coronation Square

RG303LU

Vine Crescent

RG302LA

Southcote Road

RG302HD

Garden Mews

RG303NS

Burghfield Road

RG303AE

Southcote Lane

RG304EQ

Honey End Lane

RG303JH

Brunel Road

RG302ET

Burrcroft Court

RG303BE

Southcote Lane

RG302AJ

Parkhouse Lane

RG302AB

Southcote Road

RG303LE

Sulham Walk

RG303PB

Dwyer Road

RG303EL

Faircross Road

RG302EW

Southcote Road

RG303LR

Underwood Road

RG302EA

Kearsley Road

RG302BT

Parkside Road

Data Sources

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