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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

RG28PD

Wrenswood Close

RG28SW

Ambrook Road

RG13UG

Gillette Way

RG277NU

Gillette Way

RG26DJ

Flagstaff Road

RG28ND

Foxhays Road

RG28PG

Ashby Court

RG28RB

Blandford Road

RG28RW

Blandford Road

RG199NN

Gillette Way

RG20TB

Darwin Close

RG28LF

Whitley Wood Road

RG11JF

Gillette Way

RG199LF

Gillette Way

RG26BX

Whitley

RG26DN

Flagstaff Road

RG26UA

Brook Drive

RG28QT

Mylum Close

RG28RG

Blandford Road

RG28SB

Heatherden Close

RG53SD

Gillette Way

RG19BD

Gillette Way

RG20DB

Tidman Road

RG20PY

Padworth Avenue

RG28RF

Blandford Road

RG28TF

Hilary Close

RG199HH

Gillette Way

RG199PB

Gillette Way

RG19DF

Gillette Way

RG20QQ

Whitley

RG28LB

Whitley Wood Road

RG28SE

Greenfields Road

RG28SJ

Ambrook Road

RG15YU

Gillette Way

RG19UF

Whitley

RG19UL

Whitley

RG20FX

Havergate Way

RG20TG

Worton Drive

RG28FS

Whitley Wood Road

RG28LE

Whitley Wood Road

RG28RY

Studland Close

RG13XD

Gillette Way

RG199AG

Gillette Way

RG20NZ

Bedwyn Mews

RG28PN

Whitley Wood Lane

RG20BF

Sentinel End

RG26AZ

Maine Street

RG277LR

Gillette Way

RG28PE

Village Close

RG19AY

Gillette Way

RG20GY

Whale Avenue

RG26DH

Imperial Way

RG28LZ

Northumberland Avenue

RG19AX

Gillette Way

RG20FY

Havergate Way

RG20RJ

Mayfield Trade Centre

RG277PR

Gillette Way

RG28TJ

Whitley Wood Road

RG19NH

Gillette Way

RG19TT

Gillette Way

RG20GS

Lindisfarne Way

RG20QA

Bennet Road

RG20SH

Basingstoke Road

RG26DT

Imperial Way

RG26UU

Brook Drive

RG277HW

Gillette Way

RG28UB

Woodman Close

RG19LU

Gillette Way

RG19NT

Gillette Way

RG20NE

Drake Way

RG20NX

Drake Way

RG26GP

Longwater Avenue

RG28PT

Whitley Wood Lane

RG28SL

Ambrook Road

RG19HD

Whitley

RG19ZZ

Gillette Way

RG20SX

Acre Road

RG26BJ

Fairhaven Drive

RG28JS

Whitley Wood Road

RG28SD

Farrowdene Road

RG28TZ

St Elizabeth Close

RG19RZ

Gillette Way

RG20DA

Ruston Close

RG20FT

Puffin Way

RG28NT

Northumberland Avenue

RG17TE

Gillette Way

RG199LX

Gillette Way

RG19LS

Gillette Way

RG277QG

Whitley

RG28JF

Whitley Wood Road

RG28JR

Whitley Wood Road

RG28TT

Mortimer Close

RG71GT

Gillette Way

RG19UD

Whitley

RG277AQ

Gillette Way

RG19BS

Gillette Way

RG20AJ

Longships Way

RG20GX

Whale Avenue

RG20HB

Basingstoke Road

RG20PQ

Bedwyn Mews

Data Sources

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