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Whitley Wood

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About

Whitley Wood is a residential area located in the southern part of Reading, Berkshire. It is primarily made up of housing estates, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. The area is close to the University of Reading’s Whiteknights campus, making it popular with students and staff. Local amenities include a small parade of shops, a primary school, and several green spaces, such as Whitley Wood Recreation Ground.

The area is well-connected by public transport, with bus routes providing links to Reading town centre and nearby suburbs. Whitley Wood is bordered by the A33, which offers easy access to major roads. While it lacks major retail or leisure facilities, its proximity to the university and affordable housing options make it a practical choice for families and commuters. The community is quiet, with a focus on residential living rather than commercial activity.

Area overview

On average Whitley Wood has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 28.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Whitley Wood is £51,300 per year.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
28.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Whitley Wood

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £355,000 in Whitley Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £163,500 up to £525,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£510,000
Flats6£267,500
Semi-Detached37£379,000
Terraced17£345,000

10 years price trend in Whitley Wood

All postcodes in Whitley Wood

RG28HH

Winton Road

RG28JG

Whitley Wood Road

RG28LJ

Rushden Drive

RG28PW

Whitley Wood Lane

RG28RL

Thornbridge Road

RG28RN

Blandford Road

RG28UD

Sampage Close

RG28UE

Bobgreen Court

RG28UG

Lexington Grove

RG28FT

Whitley Wood Road

RG28SR

Otter Court

RG28TQ

Poldark Place

RG20QJ

Commercial Road

RG28JE

Whitley Wood Road

RG20TA

Whitley Wood

RG28AB

Hartland Road

RG28NE

Hawkchurch Road

RG28PA

Wincanton Road

RG20SU

Acre Road

RG28LQ

Whitley Wood Road

RG28NY

Northumberland Avenue

RG28PL

Whitley Wood Lane

RG28SP

Exeter Court

RG28TR

Spencer Road

RG28LH

Whitley Wood Road

RG28JP

Alandale Close

RG28LW

Spencer Road

RG28NZ

Cooper Close

RG28PU

Margaret Close

RG28RR

Blandford Road

RG28TS

Vernon Crescent

RG28UQ

Farmers Close

RG20AA

Imperial Way

RG28NN

Foxhays Road

RG28HJ

Winton Road

RG28ND

Foxhays Road

RG28PD

Wrenswood Close

RG28PG

Ashby Court

RG28RW

Blandford Road

RG28LF

Whitley Wood Road

RG20TB

Darwin Close

RG28HL

Winton Road

RG28QT

Mylum Close

RG28RG

Blandford Road

RG28SB

Blandford Road

RG28SJ

Ambrook Road

RG20DB

Imperial Way

RG28DR

Hartland Road

RG28LB

Whitley Wood Road

RG28RF

Blandford Road

RG28SE

Greenfields Road

RG28TF

Hilary Close

RG20TG

Imperial Way

RG28FS

Whitley Wood Road

RG28LE

Whitley Wood Road

RG28PN

Whitley Wood Lane

RG28RY

Salford Close

RG20BF

Sentinel End

RG26DH

Imperial Way

RG28DN

Hartland Road

RG28PE

Village Close

RG20QA

Bennet Road

RG20RJ

Acre Road

RG20SH

Whitley Wood

RG26DT

Imperial Way

RG28TJ

Whitley Wood Road

RG28UB

Swallowfield Drive

RG20JB

Whitley Wood

RG20SX

Acre Road

RG28JS

Southglade

RG28PT

Whitley Wood Lane

RG28SD

Farrowdene Road

RG28SL

Ambrook Road

RG28TZ

St Elizabeth Close

RG20DA

Imperial Way

RG28HN

Brybur Close

RG28JF

Whitley Wood Road

RG28JR

Whitley Wood Road

RG28NT

Northumberland Avenue

RG28TT

Mortimer Close

RG28AZ

Chagford Road

RG28LD

Hilary Close

RG28NP

Foxhays Road

RG20JF

Whitley Wood

RG28BP

Hartland Road

RG28TN

Spencer Road

RG28HX

Whitley Wood Road

RG28PB

Wincanton Road

RG28SH

Byworth Close

RG28TE

Mortimer Close

RG20GG

Imperial Way

RG20SJ

Whitley Wood

RG28NU

Gratton Road

RG28PR

Whitley Wood Lane

RG28QR

Falmouth Road

RG28RX

Blandford Road

RG20SL

Whitley Wood

RG28AQ

Whitley Wood Lane

RG28PF

Harness Close

RG28QB

Burlingham Close

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.