Argyle Street, Reading

House prices, sold prices and local information for RG1 7YP, RG1 7YS.

Average price (last 12 months)
£277,850
2 sales
Average price (since 2016)
£386,938
13 sales
Price range
£206k – £560k
lowest to highest sale
Last sale
26 Nov 2025
RG1 7YP

At a glance

House prices£278k average26% below the Reading average CrimeHigher than averageHigher crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England DeprivationMore deprived than mostDecile 3 of 10 (10 = least deprived) Flood riskIn a flood warning areaCheck the GOV.UK long-term risk Nearest station1 min walkReading West station SchoolsNo recent Good/Outstanding gradesMany schools now get report cards instead Ultrafast broadband100% of homesNational average 80%

13 property sales on Argyle Street, Reading have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £277,850. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £387,833. Average sale prices fell from £406,500 in 2016 to £331,900 in 2025 (-18%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 26% below the Reading average of £377,413 over the same period. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time.

House prices on Argyle Street compared

Argyle Street£277,850
RG1 postcode area£302,096
Reading£377,413
England & Wales£356,718

Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all RG1 house prices.

Average sale price by year

2016: £406,500 (5 sales)2016£407k2018: £343,500 (2 sales)2018£344k2021: £390,000 (1 sales)2021£390k2024: £462,500 (2 sales)2024£463k2025: £331,900 (3 sales)2025£332k

Prices by property type

TypeSalesAverage priceLast sold
Semi-detached6£387,83326 Nov 2025
Terraced6£357,20014 Nov 2025
Detached1£560,0004 Nov 2016

Sold prices on Argyle Street

AddressDatePriceTypeTenure
16, Argyle Street RG1 7YP 26 Nov 2025£350,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
The Cottage, 28, Argyle Street RG1 7YP 14 Nov 2025£205,700 TerracedFreehold
51, Argyle Street RG1 7YS 30 Apr 2025£440,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
3, Argyle Street RG1 7YP 21 Aug 2024£475,000 TerracedFreehold
17, Argyle Street RG1 7YP 23 Jan 2024£450,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
37, Argyle Street RG1 7YP 27 Oct 2023£367,000 TerracedFreehold
10, Argyle Street RG1 7YP 19 Jul 2022£440,000 TerracedFreehold
6, Argyle Street RG1 7YP 17 May 2022£378,000 TerracedFreehold
6, Argyle Street RG1 7YP 9 Mar 2022£330,000 TerracedFreehold
5, Argyle Street RG1 7YP 12 Oct 2021£390,000 TerracedFreehold
12, Argyle Street RG1 7YP 18 Jan 2019£445,000 TerracedFreehold
41, Argyle Street RG1 7YS 9 Oct 2018£329,950 TerracedFreehold
49, Argyle Street RG1 7YS 4 Sep 2018£342,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
51, Argyle Street RG1 7YS 27 Apr 2018£345,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
11, Argyle Street RG1 7YP 1 Dec 2016£260,000 TerracedFreehold
53, Argyle Street RG1 7YS 4 Nov 2016£560,000 DetachedFreehold
43, Argyle Street RG1 7YS 28 Apr 2016£461,000 TerracedFreehold
31, Argyle Street RG1 7YP 30 Mar 2016£351,500 TerracedFreehold
23, Argyle Street RG1 7YP 4 Mar 2016£400,000 Semi-detachedFreehold

Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.

Sale history: homes sold more than once

AddressSalesChange
51, Argyle Street £345,000 (Apr 2018) → £440,000 (Apr 2025) +28%
over 7 yrs
6, Argyle Street £330,000 (Mar 2022) → £378,000 (May 2022) +15%
over under a year

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Crime and flood risk near Argyle Street

Crime

885 crimes were reported within about a mile of Argyle Street in August 2026.

Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):

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Higher crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).

Violence & sexual offences254
Shoplifting168
Other theft94
Anti-social behaviour83
Public order76
Criminal damage & arson55

Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.

Flood risk

Argyle Street is in or near 6 Environment Agency flood areas:

  • River Kennet from Thatcham down to Reading Flood alert area
  • River Thames at Reading and Caversham Flood warning area
  • River Thames from Mapledurham to Sonning Flood alert area
  • Properties closest to the River Thames from Scours Lane, Reading to Caversham Lakes Flood warning area
  • River Kennet from Theale down to Reading Flood warning area

Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.

Schools near Argyle Street

SchoolTypeAgesOfstedDistance
Oxford Road Community School 244 pupils Primary 3–11 Report 0.1 mi
All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School 60 pupils Primary Church of England 5–7 Report 0.2 mi
All Saints Junior School 99 pupils Primary 7–11 Report 0.2 mi
St Edward's Prep 147 pupils Other independent school 2–11 Report 0.3 mi
Civitas Academy 374 pupils Primary 4–11 Report 0.3 mi
Battle Primary Academy 456 pupils Primary 3–11 Report 0.4 mi
Horizons Ap Academy 30 pupils Academy alternative provision converter 5–16 Report 0.4 mi
Coley Primary School 250 pupils Primary 3–11 Report 0.6 mi

Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.

Getting around and local GPs

Train stations

  • Reading West station 0.1 mi · 1 min walk
  • Reading station 0.8 mi · 16 min walk
  • Reading station 0.8 mi · 16 min walk

Nearest bus stops

  • Reading West Rail Station - Oxford Road (opp, Oxford Road) 2 min walk
  • The Rose and Thistle (adj, Argyle Road) 2 min walk
  • Reading West Rail Station - Oxford Road (adj, Oxford Road) 2 min walk
  • George Street (opp, Oxford Road) 2 min walk

GP surgeries

  • Western Elms & Circuit Lane Surgeries
    Western Elms Lodge, Western Elms Avenue, Reading · 0.2 mi
  • Chatham Street Surgery
    121 Chatham Street, Reading · 0.3 mi
  • Abbey Medical Centre
    1St Floor, 103-105 Broad Street Mall, Reading · 0.6 mi
  • Broad Street Health Centre
    1St Floor, Broad St Hc, Reading · 0.6 mi

Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.

Area profile

Deprivation

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This neighbourhood is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.

Income: decile 3 of 10 · Crime: decile 1 of 10.

Homes

HereEng & Wales
Owned31.2%62.5%
Private rented57.4%20.3%
Social rented11.2%17.1%
Households766

People

HereEng & Wales
Under 1515.7%17.4%
Aged 15–6476.8%64.1%
Aged 65+7.5%18.6%
Residents1,905

Broadband

HereUK
Superfast (30Mbit+)100%95%
Ultrafast (300Mbit+)100%80%
Gigabit-capable100%80%

Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.

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