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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

RG26BG

Fairhaven Drive

RG26AJ

New Hampshire Street

RG199NN

Gillette Way

RG20WY

Greenham Avenue

RG26AY

Flagstaff Road

RG28LE

Whitley Wood Road

RG28SH

Byworth Close

RG28SR

Otter Court

RG26UJ

Brook Drive

RG19JP

Gillette Way

RG28PJ

St Pauls Mews

RG19AX

Gillette Way

RG20FP

Gweal Avenue

RG19UE

Whitley

RG20NX

Drake Way

RG19ZZ

Gillette Way

RG26AN

Connecticut Street

RG20QS

Smallmead Road

RG19UG

Gillette Way

RG28JJ

Wentworth Avenue

RG19PW

Gillette Way

RG20QQ

Basingstoke Road

RG17TE

Gillette Way

RG28LB

Whitley Wood Road

RG26AF

Champlain Street

RG20RJ

Mayfield Trade Centre

RG28PF

Harness Close

RG26AG

Maine Street

RG28LW

Woodside Business Park

RG19ZL

Gillette Way

RG26AH

Vermont Street

RG28PH

Orchard Court

RG20RX

Basingstoke Road

RG28PL

Whitley Wood Lane

RG28UT

Swallowfield Drive

RG13YD

Gillette Way

RG20QG

Reading Gate Retail Park

RG20BF

Sentinel End

RG20NT

Whitley

RG199DS

Gillette Way

RG14WQ

Gillette Way

RG28SA

Salford Close

RG28RP

Blandford Road

RG20FB

Gillette Way

RG28PT

Whitley Wood Lane

RG20HS

Rose Kiln Lane

RG19BG

Gillette Way

RG28LF

Whitley Wood Road

RG19NE

Gillette Way

RG19UX

Gillette Way

RG277QH

Whitley

RG199NQ

Gillette Way

RG20WT

Padworth Avenue

RG28SE

Greenfields Road

RG19AN

Gillette Way

RG19NH

Gillette Way

RG19QW

Gillette Way

RG28RA

Blandford Road

RG19BS

Gillette Way

RG26AS

Flagstaff Road

RG277PT

Gillette Way

RG28PW

Whitley Wood Lane

RG28US

The Maying

RG19UB

Whitley

RG20SU

Acre Road

RG277QL

Whitley

RG28RH

Exbourne Road

RG26GF

Longwater Avenue

RG19EL

Gillette Way

RG277PX

Gillette Way

RG20BS

Gillette Way

RG26BN

Sunapee Road

RG28JL

Wentworth Avenue

RG28UE

Bob Green Court

RG28NE

Hawkchurch Road

RG28RW

Blandford Road

RG26DT

Imperial Way

RG28JF

Whitley Wood Road

RG20LA

Whitley

RG20GH

Drake Way

RG28UH

Copenhagen Close

RG199LD

Gillette Way

RG28UQ

Farmers Close

RG13UJ

Gillette Way

RG26BU

Flagstaff Road

RG28UB

Woodman Close

RG26AQ

Sunapee Road

RG19ZJ

Gillette Way

RG20NZ

Bedwyn Mews

RG19LU

Gillette Way

RG28JN

Whitley Wood Road

RG20WR

Drake Way

RG19LT

Gillette Way

RG28TL

Whitley Wood Road

RG28AQ

Whitley Wood Lane

RG13WU

Gillette Way

Data Sources

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