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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

RG303LY

Underwood Road

RG303NB

Lea Close

RG304JF

New Lane Hill

RG303BL

Southcote Lane

RG304JS

Lingholm Close

RG303DN

Kenilworth Avenue

RG303AX

Southcote Lane

RG303HU

Lytham Close

RG303NX

Appleford Road

RG303JP

Hastings Close

RG303LS

Shrubland Drive

RG303DX

Southcote Farm Lane

RG303LD

Faringdon Walk

RG303BZ

Gainsborough Road

RG302HL

Greenwood Cottages

RG302EY

Hawley Mews

RG303NT

Appleford Road

RG302AU

Southcote Road

RG302AX

Bath Road

RG303NE

Burghfield Road

RG302DA

Parkside Road

RG303BU

Gainsborough Road

RG303ND

Burghfield Road

RG303QP

Coronation Square

RG303HT

Glennon Close

RG302ER

Southcote Road

RG302DX

Liebenrood Road

RG303DA

Gainsborough Road

RG303PZ

Granville Road

RG303BX

Gainsborough Road

RG303FP

Elvian Close

RG302AR

Southcote Road

RG303NG

Ainsdale Crescent

RG302AG

Southcote Road

RG303BY

Gainsborough Road

RG302GP

Shireshead Close

RG303LJ

Ashampstead Road

RG303AU

Southcote Lane

RG302BG

Parkhurst Drive

RG303EW

Presentation Way

RG303JN

Byefield Road

RG303DW

Kenilworth Avenue

RG302DF

Westcote Road

RG303DP

Monks Way

RG303AG

Southcote Lane

RG303HX

Wynford Close

RG303AL

Southcote Lane

RG302NA

Tilehurst Road

RG303DB

Gainsborough Road

RG303EG

Winser Drive

RG302DN

Westcote Road

RG303ED

Stapleford Road

RG302EZ

Amethyst Lane

RG303HE

Kintbury Walk

RG302BB

Bath Road

RG302AT

Southcote Road

RG304EL

Honey End Lane

RG303NY

Appleford Road

RG304QN

Morlands Avenue

RG302DD

Parkside Road

RG303QG

Florian Gardens

RG303HP

Hatford Road

RG303AR

Southcote Lane

RG303BN

Worcester Close

RG303BD

Southcote Lane

RG303HA

Circuit Lane

RG303EN

Fawley Road

RG302ED

Penroath Avenue

RG303JA

Hatford Road

RG302BN

Bath Road

RG303AW

Southcote Lane

RG303AJ

Southcote Lane

RG303QH

Virginia Way

RG303HD

Circuit Lane

RG303QF

Coronation Square

RG302AE

Southcote Road

RG302SB

Carmelite Drive

RG302AH

Parkhouse Lane

RG302AS

Southcote Road

RG302AQ

Southcote Road

RG303DH

Firs Lane

RG302BH

Bath Road

RG304JE

New Lane Hill

RG303EP

Fawley Road

RG302BE

Bath Road

RG304JT

Mandeville Close

RG303DS

Southcote Farm Lane

RG302AF

Southcote Road

RG302DE

Westcote Road

RG302DU

Liebenrood Road

RG303BB

Southcote Lane

RG303QR

Virginia Way

RG303AA

Southcote Lane

RG302DT

Liebenrood Road

RG303EU

Presentation Way

RG303PN

Dwyer Road

RG302AP

Southcote Road

RG303AF

Southcote Lane

RG302AA

Southcote Road

RG302DB

Parkside Road

Data Sources

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