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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 117 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
117
Deprivation level
7/10
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

Violence and sexual offences
54.65(+72%)
Shoplifting
43.1(+440%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.55(+26%)
Other theft
12.43(+122%)
Public order
11.12(+83%)
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 127 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
Detached4£507,500
Flats47£260,000
Semi-Detached36£369,500
Terraced40£390,000

10 years median price trend in Whitley

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

All postcodes in Whitley

RG28PU

Margaret Close

RG277PW

Gillette Way

RG20GF

Aran Walk

RG74FH

Gillette Way

RG28PN

Whitley Wood Lane

RG17TF

Gillette Way

RG20JH

Manor Farm Road

RG20GQ

Drake Way

RG199NR

Gillette Way

RG199NT

Gillette Way

RG19XP

Gillette Way

RG19UF

Whitley

RG199LF

Gillette Way

RG277HW

Gillette Way

RG28RX

Blandford Road

RG28FT

Whitley Wood Road

RG28TJ

Whitley Wood Road

RG26DF

Flagstaff Road

RG26UU

Brook Drive

RG20PY

Padworth Avenue

RG26BY

Flagstaff Road

RG19DB

Whitley

RG19NT

Gillette Way

RG19XQ

Gillette Way

RG20AL

Gillette Way

RG20RU

Commercial Road

RG28PB

Wincanton Road

RG19RZ

Gillette Way

RG28RQ

Rossington Place

RG19UD

Whitley

RG28FS

Whitley Wood Road

RG26DA

Whitley

RG28LZ

Northumberland Avenue

RG28WZ

Gillette Way

RG15UH

Gillette Way

RG20FX

Havergate Way

RG277PE

Gillette Way

RG26BP

Sunapee Road

RG28NX

Northumberland Avenue

RG28LQ

Whitley Wood Road

RG19QF

Whitley

RG20PR

Bedwyn Mews

RG26AR

Flagstaff Road

RG20TA

Whitley

RG26AP

Massachusetts Place

RG28TY

Heroes Walk

RG19QA

Whitley

RG47ZL

Gillette Way

RG28TR

Spencer Road

RG15YU

Gillette Way

RG28SW

Ambrook Road

RG28NH

Holberton Road

RG28PQ

Forest Dean

RG71PL

Gillette Way

RG26BQ

Fairhaven Drive

RG19AE

Whitley

RG20GR

Drake Way

RG28LD

Whitley Wood Road

RG19PL

Whitley

RG20NA

Manor Park

RG199PT

Whitley

RG26BH

Whitley

RG20TG

Worton Drive

RG20GY

Whale Avenue

RG28QS

Mylum Close

RG53SD

Gillette Way

RG28UG

Lexington Grove

RG20FW

Gweal Avenue

RG28NP

Foxhays Road

RG199LP

Gillette Way

RG28RS

Blandford Road

RG20QN

Bennet Road

RG19HD

Whitley

RG28QB

Burlingham Close

RG28NG

Holberton Road

RG28BF

Webster Close

RG20NE

Drake Way

RG26BZ

Flagstaff Road

RG28QR

Falmouth Road

RG28SP

Exeter Court

RG19BD

Gillette Way

RG26AU

Champlain Street

RG28UJ

Dovecote Road

RG26AA

Whitley

RG20GD

Hilbre Walk

RG20PD

Drake Way

RG20PN

Imperial Way

RG20GG

Proctor End

RG28PE

Village Close

RG17WB

Gillette Way

RG20JQ

Basingstoke Road

RG28SG

Greenfields Road

RG26BL

Fairhaven Drive

RG277NX

Gillette Way

RG28LY

Northumberland Avenue

RG20FT

Puffin Way

RG28NR

Northumberland Avenue

RG20GX

Whale Avenue

RG28PD

Wrenswood Close

RG199NU

Gillette Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.