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Wokingham Road

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About

Wokingham Road runs through the eastern suburbs of Reading, connecting the town centre to residential neighbourhoods like Earley. The area is primarily a long, busy thoroughfare lined with a mix of local shops, supermarkets, and various eateries catering to the local community. Housing consists largely of Victorian and Edwardian terraced homes, along with some semi-detached properties and modern apartment blocks on the side streets. It serves as a key transport route, with frequent bus services linking it to the railway station and beyond.

The University of Reading's Whiteknights campus lies just to the south, influencing the area with a steady population of students. This contributes to a practical mix of services, including convenience stores, takeaways, and pubs. A notable local landmark is the hexagonal brick tower of St. Peter's Church, which stands near the junction with Church Road. The road eventually leads towards open spaces like Palmer Park, providing recreational space amidst the largely built-up environment.

Area overview

On average Wokingham Road has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wokingham Road is £72,060 per year. There are 6 schools in Wokingham Road: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Wokingham Road is home to around 8,970 people, with a population density of about 9,082.6 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
3.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wokingham Road Population
8,970
Population density
9,082.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.88(-2%)
Shoplifting
7.8(-3%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.35(-45%)
Other theft
6.13(+10%)
Vehicle crime
5.69(+50%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,042
56.18%
Other White
997
11.11%
Pakistani
672
7.49%
Indian
484
5.39%
African
332
3.7%
Total population: 8,974

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,341
42.67%
Level 3 (A level)
2,622
33.49%
No qualifications
702
8.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
513
6.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
369
4.71%
Total 16+ residents: 7,830

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,595
51.58%
Owns with a mortgage
671
21.7%
Owns outright
647
20.92%
Other social rented
81
2.62%
Other forms of private rent
56
1.81%
Total households: 3,092

Property prices in Wokingham Road

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £332,000 in Wokingham Road area, with individual transactions ranging from £104,000 up to £870,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wokingham Road 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 Wokingham Road over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£580,332
Flats18£230,000
Semi-Detached19£568,000
Terraced34£336,500

10 years median price trend in Wokingham Road

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

Data Sources

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