Property profile

5 Worcester Close

Map showing 5, Worcester Close, Reading

Property Price
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Estimated sale price

£370,000

Terraced sold in Southcote

The box shows the middle 50% of terraced sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold22 Jul 2013
£209,950Change since last sale: +£161,000 (+77%)
Annualised change
+4.4% per yearReading annualised change (terraced) since 2013: +4.2% per yearThis property's value is moving in line with the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £425 per sq ft
£530 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£105 per sq ft (+25%)
Local sold pricesMedian for terraced in Southcote
£375,000Estimate vs local median: −£4,000 (−1.1%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Semi-Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction period1930-1949
Floor area65 m² / 700 sq ft
Rooms4 habitable / 4 heated
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection28 Jan 2015

Sales history

DatePriceChange
22 Jul 2013£209,950+14%
19 May 2010£184,500-

Local market

Property prices in Southcote

Median price: £312,500
Price per sq ft: £370
Sales (last 12 months): 126
Typical range (middle 50%): £221K – £405K

Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £312,500 (about £370 per square foot) in Southcote area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £800,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Southcote over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£542,500£389
Semi-Detached37£410,000£400
Terraced23£375,000£425
Flats60£215,000£331

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Southcote

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Southcote.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£530,000£214,000£367,000£300,000
2017£440,000£219,000£350,000£311,000
2018£450,000£265,000£360,000£295,000
2019£413,750£215,500£380,000£295,000
2020£470,000£197,500£332,500£296,000
2021£487,500£200,000£373,000£312,500
2022£625,000£209,750£422,250£350,000
2023£525,000£232,500£400,000£337,500
2024£470,000£225,500£417,500£335,000
2025£570,000£230,000£427,500£400,000
2026£510,000£215,000£406,000£360,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Southcote.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Southcote.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£394£301£314£334
2017£359£341£366£344
2018£350£352£340£330
2019£368£344£349£334
2020£339£309£353£324
2021£366£317£369£355
2022£388£338£416£393
2023£412£352£401£398
2024£387£338£394£389
2025£379£348£399£413
2026£364£333£399£413
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Southcote.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Southcote in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG30 3BN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG30 3BN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Jul 202616, Worcester Close, Reading, RG30 3BNSemi-DetachedFreehold£350,000
27 Feb 202632, Worcester Close, Reading, RG30 3BNSemi-DetachedFreehold£325,000
03 Feb 202622, Worcester Close, Reading, RG30 3BNSemi-DetachedFreehold£390,000
24 Oct 202517, Worcester Close, Reading, RG30 3BNSemi-DetachedFreehold£410,000
26 Sept 2025Flat 5, 137, Appleford Road, Reading, RG30 3NZFlatsLeasehold£211,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
3, Worcester Close, ReadingFreehold108 m²£399,950 (2016)
4, Worcester Close, ReadingFreehold66 m²£296,000 (2017)
8, Worcester Close, Reading-94 m²-
10, Worcester Close, ReadingFreehold73 m²£345,000 (2021)
11, Worcester Close, ReadingFreehold64 m²£167,000 (2003)
12 Worcester Close, ReadingFreehold65 m²£135,000 (2002)
14, Worcester Close, ReadingFreehold97 m²£360,000 (2021)
15, Worcester Close, ReadingFreehold93 m²£345,000 (2016)
16 Worcester Close, ReadingFreehold90 m²£350,000 (2026)
17 Worcester Close, ReadingFreehold98 m²£410,000 (2025)

Area insights for RG30 3BN

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Overview

Postcode RG30 3BN is located in an urban city, within the Southcote area of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Southcote area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 334.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 4.0× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Southcote is £53,030 per year. The median sale price in Southcote is £312,500 (around £370 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £221,250 and £404,500. The nearest station is Reading Green Park, about 1.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Southcote Linear Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
335
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Southcote has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,100 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Southcote has a very high crime rate, with approximately 334.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Southcote is £53,030 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 221 ft away from RG30 3BN.

Flood risk

No risk

Southcote near RG30 3BN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Reading Green Park located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RG30 3BN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miSouthcote Linear ParkLargeWalking directions to Southcote Linear Park
0.3 miCoronation SquareSmallWalking directions to Coronation Square

Area Profile

Population
318
Population density
511 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
222.22(+601%)
Anti-social behaviour
36.27(+195%)
Criminal damage and arson
33.18(+414%)
Public order
30.09(+396%)
Shoplifting
21.6(+171%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
210
66.25%
Pakistani
33
10.41%
Other White
23
7.26%
Indian
12
3.79%
Irish
12
3.79%
Total population: 317

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
85
29.82%
No qualifications
73
25.61%
Level 3 (A level)
38
13.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
10.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
10.88%
Total 16+ residents: 285

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
82
57.75%
Owns with a mortgage
43
30.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
8.45%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.82%
Shared ownership
1
0.7%
Total households: 142

Schools

In the RG30 3BN postcode area, located within Southcote, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for RG30 3BN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miNot applicableThe Holy Brook SchoolCommunity special school
0.1 miPrimaryManor Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.3 miSecondaryKing's Academy ProspectAcademy converter

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RG30 3BN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RG30 3BN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express108 Bath Road, Reading, RG30 2EUWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miAldiBath Road, West Berkshire, RG30 2HBWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miLidlBath Road, Reading, RG30 2HBWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miJAS express50 Coronation Square, Reading, RG30 3QNWalking directions to JAS express
0.3 miPremier26 Coronation Square, Reading, RG30 3QNWalking directions to Premier