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About

Whitley ward is located in the southern part of Reading, bordered by the M4 motorway to the south. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of housing types from post-war estates to more modern developments. Its main thoroughfare is Northumberland Avenue, which serves as a local hub with essential shops and services. The ward contains several large green spaces, including Prospect Park, which offers sports facilities and open grassland.

The area is home to a significant student population due to the presence of the University of Reading's Whiteknights campus, which lies just to the north. Whitley Wood is a notable local neighbourhood, characterised by its distinctive circular road layout. Transport links are defined by the proximity to the motorway and regular bus services connecting the ward to Reading town centre and beyond.

Area overview

On average Whitley has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 113 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Whitley is £53,855 per year. There are 4 schools in Whitley: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Whitley is home to around 11,509 people, with a population density of about 2,155.0 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
113
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
20.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Whitley Population
11,509
Population density
2,155 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
58.39(+628%)
Violence and sexual offences
52.92(+68%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.81(+37%)
Other theft
11.3(+103%)
Public order
10.95(+79%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,785
50.27%
Other White
1,180
10.25%
Indian
764
6.64%
African
711
6.18%
Pakistani
656
5.7%
Total population: 11,508

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,236
35.67%
No qualifications
1,901
20.95%
Level 3 (A level)
1,185
13.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,096
12.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
978
10.78%
Total 16+ residents: 9,073

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,273
28.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,089
24.15%
Social rents from council
752
16.68%
Owns outright
707
15.68%
Other social rented
467
10.36%
Total households: 4,509

Property prices in Whitley

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 in Whitley area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £730,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Whitley 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£464,500
Flats42£277,500
Semi-Detached34£396,000
Terraced32£374,000

10 years median price trend in Whitley

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

All postcodes in Whitley

RG26AA

Whitley

RG26DA

Whitley

RG199DS

Gillette Way

RG26DL

Flagstaff Road

RG13WU

Gillette Way

RG13XE

Gillette Way

RG20LA

Whitley

RG19AN

Gillette Way

RG28JG

Whitley Wood Road

RG28NG

Holberton Road

RG28RL

Thornbridge Road

RG28UG

Lexington Grove

RG20FL

Biscuit Way

RG20GJ

Rushley Way

RG26AN

Connecticut Street

RG26BW

Flagstaff Road

RG28PW

Whitley Wood Lane

RG28RN

Blandford Road

RG28UD

Sampage Close

RG28UE

Bob Green Court

RG19AE

Whitley

RG26AT

Flagstaff Road

RG199ND

Gillette Way

RG28FT

Whitley Wood Road

RG28SR

Otter Court

RG28TQ

Poldark Place

RG277NX

Gillette Way

RG18XL

Gillette Way

RG20XZ

Gillette Way

RG28JE

Whitley Wood Road

RG71PL

Gillette Way

RG11DD

Gillette Way

RG199PT

Whitley

RG20FW

Gweal Avenue

RG20QJ

Commercial Road

RG26AB

Longwater Avenue

RG26BG

Fairhaven Drive

RG26BP

Sunapee Road

RG74FH

Gillette Way

RG13UJ

Gillette Way

RG19XQ

Gillette Way

RG20FU

Padworth Avenue

RG20GF

Aran Walk

RG20PD

Drake Way

RG19DL

Gillette Way

RG20TA

Whitley

RG28NE

Hawkchurch Road

RG28NR

Northumberland Avenue

RG28PA

Wincanton Road

RG28RD

Blandford Road

RG19ZL

Gillette Way

RG20SU

Acre Road

RG26AQ

Sunapee Road

RG26BS

Lanesborough Street

RG26UH

Brook Drive

RG277LE

Gillette Way

RG277PW

Gillette Way

RG28PL

Whitley Wood Lane

RG28SP

Exeter Court

RG199LD

Gillette Way

RG19FQ

Gillette Way

RG19UE

Whitley

RG19UX

Gillette Way

RG20FS

St Agnes Way

RG277PE

Gillette Way

RG28WZ

Gillette Way

RG28LQ

Whitley Wood Road

RG28NY

Northumberland Avenue

RG28TR

Spencer Road

RG15UD

Gillette Way

RG19PL

Whitley

RG19TH

Whitley

RG20GD

Hilbre Walk

RG20LG

Hoops Way

RG28JP

Alandale Close

RG28LH

Whitley Wood Road

RG28NA

Foxhays Road

RG28NZ

Cooper Close

RG28UQ

Farmers Close

RG19TR

Gillette Way

RG20WU

Greenham Avenue

RG26AG

Maine Street

RG26AL

Rangeley Place

RG26BN

Sunapee Road

RG28LW

Woodside Business Park

RG28PU

Margaret Close

RG28RR

Blandford Road

RG28TS

Vernon Crescent

RG20AA

Imperial Way

RG20FB

Gillette Way

RG20FP

Gweal Avenue

RG20FZ

Longships Way

RG20GW

Havergate Way

RG20QN

Bennet Road

RG26AJ

New Hampshire Street

RG28NN

Foxhays Road

RG19SZ

Whitley

RG20LP

Whitley

RG19EB

Gillette Way

RG19FN

Gillette Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.