Blakes Quay, Reading

House prices, sold prices and local information for RG1 3EN, RG1 3EW.

Average price (last 12 months)
£450,000
1 sale
Average price (since 2016)
£361,227
33 sales
Price range
£210k – £610k
lowest to highest sale
Last sale
30 Jan 2026
RG1 3EN

At a glance

House prices£361k averageSince 2016 (few recent sales) CrimeHigher than averageHigher crime than about 70% 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 station12 min walkReading station Schools3 rated Good or betterWithin 1.5 miles, 2 Outstanding Ultrafast broadband0% of homesNational average 80%

33 property sales on Blakes Quay, Reading have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £450,000. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £361,227.

House prices on Blakes Quay compared

RG1 postcode area£302,096
Reading£377,413
England & Wales£356,718

Average sale price over the last 12 months. Blakes Quay has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all RG1 house prices.

Average sale price by year

2016: £378,878 (9 sales)2016£379k2017: £363,167 (3 sales)2017£363k2018: £301,500 (2 sales)2018£302k2019: £357,500 (4 sales)2019£358k2021: £297,000 (2 sales)2021£297k2022: £341,833 (6 sales)2022£342k2023: £400,000 (1 sales)2023£400k2024: £210,000 (1 sales)2024£210k2025: £420,770 (4 sales)2025£421k2026: £450,000 (1 sales)2026£450k

Prices by property type

TypeSalesAverage priceLast sold
Flat33£361,22730 Jan 2026

Sold prices on Blakes Quay

AddressDatePriceTypeTenure
59, Blakes Quay RG1 3EN 30 Jan 2026£450,000 FlatLeasehold
6, Blakes Quay RG1 3EW 20 Oct 2025£325,000 FlatLeasehold
81, Blakes Quay RG1 3EN 6 Oct 2025£610,000 FlatLeasehold
3, Blakes Quay RG1 3EW 14 Mar 2025£275,000 FlatLeasehold
48, Blakes Quay RG1 3EN 13 Feb 2025£410,000 FlatLeasehold
43, Blakes Quay RG1 3EN 28 Jan 2025£388,080 FlatLeasehold
32, Blakes Quay RG1 3EN 16 Oct 2024£180,000 FlatLeasehold
47, Blakes Quay RG1 3EN 22 Jul 2024£210,000 FlatLeasehold
28, Blakes Quay RG1 3EN 31 May 2024£302,500 FlatLeasehold
36, Blakes Quay RG1 3EN 25 Aug 2023£400,000 FlatLeasehold
22, Blakes Quay RG1 3EW 30 Nov 2022£335,000 FlatLeasehold
19, Blakes Quay RG1 3EW 20 Oct 2022£320,000 FlatLeasehold
30, Blakes Quay RG1 3EN 7 Oct 2022£415,000 FlatLeasehold
66, Blakes Quay RG1 3EN 14 Jul 2022£315,000 FlatLeasehold
21, Blakes Quay RG1 3EW 24 Jun 2022£345,000 FlatLeasehold
10, Blakes Quay RG1 3EW 11 Apr 2022£321,000 FlatLeasehold
46, Blakes Quay RG1 3EN 3 Dec 2021£309,000 FlatLeasehold
61, Blakes Quay RG1 3EN 25 Jun 2021£495,000 OtherLeasehold
24, Blakes Quay RG1 3EW 5 Feb 2021£285,000 FlatLeasehold
11, Blakes Quay RG1 3EW 19 Dec 2019£335,000 FlatLeasehold
72, Blakes Quay RG1 3EN 20 Sep 2019£315,000 FlatLeasehold
23, Blakes Quay RG1 3EW 21 Jun 2019£315,000 FlatLeasehold
53, Blakes Quay RG1 3EN 21 Jun 2019£465,000 FlatLeasehold
17, Blakes Quay RG1 3EW 21 Dec 2018£450,000 FlatLeasehold
20, Blakes Quay RG1 3EW 8 Oct 2018£335,000 FlatLeasehold
41, Blakes Quay RG1 3EN 21 Sep 2018£268,000 FlatLeasehold
12, Blakes Quay RG1 3EW 15 Dec 2017£340,000 FlatLeasehold
37, Blakes Quay RG1 3EN 9 Nov 2017£400,000 FlatLeasehold
40, Blakes Quay RG1 3EN 20 Jun 2017£349,500 FlatLeasehold
7, Blakes Quay RG1 3EW 28 Oct 2016£361,000 FlatLeasehold
60, Blakes Quay RG1 3EN 9 Sep 2016£450,000 FlatLeasehold
5, Blakes Quay RG1 3EW 24 Jun 2016£345,150 FlatLeasehold
75, Blakes Quay RG1 3EN 15 Jun 2016£500,000 FlatLeasehold
51, Blakes Quay RG1 3EN 3 May 2016£360,000 FlatLeasehold
73, Blakes Quay RG1 3EN 29 Mar 2016£358,750 FlatLeasehold
63, Blakes Quay RG1 3EN 24 Mar 2016£335,000 FlatLeasehold
74, Blakes Quay RG1 3EN 15 Mar 2016£365,000 FlatLeasehold
39, Blakes Quay RG1 3EN 3 Mar 2016£335,000 FlatLeasehold

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.

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Crime and flood risk near Blakes Quay

Crime

742 crimes were reported within about a mile of Blakes Quay in August 2026.

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

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Higher crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).

Violence & sexual offences206
Shoplifting156
Anti-social behaviour87
Other theft68
Public order56
Criminal damage & arson47

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

Flood risk

Blakes Quay is in or near 7 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
  • Lower River Loddon Flood alert area
  • Properties closest to the River Thames from Scours Lane, Reading to Caversham Lakes 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 Blakes Quay

SchoolTypeAgesOfstedDistance
Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading 21 pupils Other independent school 11–17 Report 0.1 mi
St John's Church of England Primary School 454 pupils Primary Church of England 3–11 Good Report 0.2 mi
The Deenway Montessori School 59 pupils Other independent school 3–16 Report 0.3 mi
New Town Primary School 410 pupils Primary 3–11 Report 0.4 mi
Kendrick School 939 pupils Secondary 11–18 Outstanding Report 0.4 mi
The Abbey School Reading 807 pupils Other independent school Christian 3–19 Report 0.5 mi
Reading School 1,138 pupils Secondary 11–18 Outstanding Report 0.5 mi
Katesgrove Primary School 674 pupils Primary 3–11 Report 0.7 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 station 0.6 mi · 12 min walk
  • Reading station 0.6 mi · 12 min walk
  • Reading West station 1.4 mi · 27 min walk

Nearest bus stops

  • The Meridian (adj, Kenavon Drive) 1 min walk
  • The Meridian (opp, Kenavon Drive) 2 min walk
  • Eldon Road (adj, Kings Road) 2 min walk
  • Kenavon Drive (on, Kenavon Drive) 2 min walk

GP surgeries

  • Melrose Surgery
    73 London Road, Reading · 0.3 mi
  • London Street Surgery
    72 London Street, Reading · 0.5 mi
  • Pembroke Surgery
    31 Alexandra Road, Reading · 0.5 mi
  • Abbey Medical Centre
    1St Floor, 103-105 Broad Street Mall, Reading · 0.7 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 3 of 10.

Homes

HereEng & Wales
Owned23.1%62.5%
Private rented39.2%20.3%
Social rented37.3%17.1%
Households1,068

People

HereEng & Wales
Under 1517.5%17.4%
Aged 15–6474.6%64.1%
Aged 65+7.9%18.6%
Residents2,444

Broadband

HereUK
Superfast (30Mbit+)100%95%
Ultrafast (300Mbit+)0%80%
Gigabit-capable0%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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