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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

RG20WT

Padworth Avenue

RG26BL

Fairhaven Drive

RG26BY

Flagstaff Road

RG28LD

Whitley Wood Road

RG28NP

Foxhays Road

RG28RH

Exbourne Road

RG19QA

Whitley

RG20GT

Puffin Way

RG28PB

Wincanton Road

RG28TE

Shirley Avenue

RG28TN

Spencer Road

RG20WW

Midgham Way

RG26AR

Flagstaff Road

RG26DF

Whitley

RG28SH

Byworth Close

RG19JW

Gillette Way

RG19RR

Whitley

RG20GG

Proctor End

RG20RU

Commercial Road

RG48XZ

Gillette Way

RG26BZ

Whitley

RG14WQ

Gillette Way

RG20GN

Rushley Way

RG20SJ

Basingstoke Road

RG28LT

Brayford Road

RG28NU

Northumberland Avenue

RG277QL

Whitley

RG28PR

Whitley Wood Lane

RG28QR

Falmouth Road

RG28RX

Blandford Road

RG19NE

Gillette Way

RG26BH

Whitley

RG28RQ

Rossington Place

RG28US

The Maying

RG19GT

Gillette Way

RG19UG

Gillette Way

RG20JH

Manor Farm Road

RG20SL

Whitley

RG277PT

Gillette Way

RG28AQ

Whitley Wood Lane

RG28PF

Harness Close

RG28QB

Burlingham Close

RG20NT

Whitley

RG20PR

Bedwyn Mews

RG20SA

Acre Road

RG20WS

Puffin Way

RG28NW

Foxhays Road

RG28RS

Blandford Road

RG28TY

Heroes Walk

RG19FA

Gillette Way

RG28JJ

Wentworth Avenue

RG28NB

Exwick Square

RG28SS

Alphington Road

RG19JP

Gillette Way

RG19LT

Gillette Way

RG19RY

Gillette Way

RG20GE

Rushley Way

RG277QH

Whitley

RG28JL

Wentworth Avenue

RG28NJ

Holberton Road

RG28RT

Blandford Road

RG28TP

Spencer Road

RG199NS

Gillette Way

RG20PA

Drake Way

RG20QS

Smallmead Road

RG277ND

Gillette Way

RG199NP

Gillette Way

RG20DE

Tidman Road

RG20HS

Rose Kiln Lane

RG20RP

Island Road

RG26AX

Flagstaff Road

RG26GF

Longwater Avenue

RG26UB

Brook Drive

RG277AH

Gillette Way

RG28LY

Northumberland Avenue

RG28RU

Blandford Road

RG28SN

Ambrook Road

RG19BG

Gillette Way

RG19PW

Gillette Way

RG19QW

Gillette Way

RG20RX

Basingstoke Road

RG26AP

Massachusetts Place

RG26AS

Flagstaff Road

RG26BD

Whitley

RG28TD

Shirley Avenue

RG12YQ

Gillette Way

RG17WB

Gillette Way

RG199NT

Gillette Way

RG19BZ

Gillette Way

RG20GB

Fair Isle Way

RG28RA

Blandford Road

RG28TW

Spencer Road

RG19UB

Whitley

RG28PP

Whitley Wood Lane

RG28TL

Whitley Wood Road

RG13UL

Gillette Way

RG19TU

Whitley

RG20PN

Imperial Way

RG20TD

Imperial Way

RG28UJ

Dovecote Road

Data Sources

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