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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 59 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
59
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
28.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Whitley Wood Population
8,245
Population density
3,209.2 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,656
56.49%
Other White
656
7.96%
Pakistani
579
7.02%
African
426
5.17%
Other Asian
407
4.94%
Total population: 8,242

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
986
32.36%
Owns outright
732
24.02%
Social rents from council
609
19.99%
Private landlord or letting agency
372
12.21%
Other social rented
238
7.81%
Total households: 3,047

Property prices in Whitley Wood

Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £357,500 in Whitley Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £525,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Whitley Wood 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 Whitley Wood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£464,500
Flats6£284,250
Semi-Detached33£379,000
Terraced19£350,000

10 years median price trend in Whitley Wood

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

All postcodes in Whitley Wood

RG28US

The Maying

RG20SA

Acre Road

RG28RS

Blandford Road

RG28JJ

Wentworth Avenue

RG28NW

Foxhays Road

RG28TY

Heroes Walk

RG28RT

Blandford Road

RG20QS

Commercial Road

RG28NJ

Holberton Road

RG28JL

Wentworth Avenue

RG28TP

Spencer Road

RG20DE

Imperial Way

RG28RU

Blandford Road

RG28TD

Shirley Avenue

RG28AA

Corinne Close

RG28JW

Lacewood Gardens

RG28PP

Whitley Wood Lane

RG28TL

Whitley Wood Road

RG28TW

Spencer Road

RG20PN

Imperial Way

RG20TD

Imperial Way

RG28UJ

Dovecote Road

RG28LL

Hollydale Close

RG20QZ

Commercial Road

RG28BB

Merton Road North

RG28JN

Whitley Wood Road

RG28NL

Holberton Road

RG20DF

Whitley Wood

RG20JG

Whitley Wood

RG20QX

Acre Road

RG20RA

Imperial Way

RG28LP

Wheatley Close

RG28PH

Orchard Court

RG28UH

Copenhagen Close

RG26AA

Whitley Wood

RG28HZ

Whitley Wood Road

RG28PJ

Whitley Wood Lane

RG28PQ

Forest Dean

RG28QS

Mylum Close

RG28SA

Salford Close

RG28TH

Whitley Wood Road

RG28BE

Whitley Wood Road

RG28BF

Salford Close

RG28RP

Blandford Road

RG28NX

Northumberland Avenue

RG28RJ

Meadowcroft Road

RG28SF

Greenfields Road

RG28TU

Kingsley Close

RG26DA

Whitley Wood

RG28HY

Whitley Wood Road

RG28PS

Whitley Wood Lane

RG28SG

Greenfields Road

RG28UA

Sandleford Close

RG28JH

Mitford Close

RG28TX

Kingsley Close

RG28UF

Creswell Close

RG28AY

Chagford Road

RG28SQ

Moreleigh Close

RG28UT

Swallowfield Drive

Data Sources

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