Brook Street West, Reading
House prices, sold prices and local information for RG1 6BB.
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At a glance
11 property sales on Brook Street West, Reading have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £289,000. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £267,214. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 3 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Brook Street West range from £221,250 to £310,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Brook Street West compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Brook Street West has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all RG1 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 13 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 11 | £267,214 | 16 Jan 2026 |
Sold prices on Brook Street West
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62, Brook Street West RG1 6BB | 16 Jan 2026 | £289,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 60, Brook Street West RG1 6BB | 1 Feb 2024 | £310,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 36, Brook Street West RG1 6BB | 7 Dec 2022 | £199,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 38, Brook Street West RG1 6BB | 12 Nov 2021 | £275,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 30, Brook Street West RG1 6BB | 24 Sep 2021 | £228,360 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 68, Brook Street West RG1 6BB | 20 Aug 2021 | £273,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 66, Brook Street West RG1 6BB | 11 Aug 2021 | £285,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 60, Brook Street West RG1 6BB | 23 Mar 2020 | £221,250 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 62, Brook Street West RG1 6BB | 18 Jan 2019 | £223,100 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 42, Brook Street West RG1 6BB | 4 Oct 2017 | £263,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 66, Brook Street West RG1 6BB | 11 Sep 2017 | £277,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 28, Brook Street West RG1 6BB | 11 Oct 2016 | £240,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 44, Brook Street West RG1 6BB | 18 Jul 2016 | £282,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
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
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 62, Brook Street West | £223,100 (Jan 2019) → £289,000 (Jan 2026) | +30% over 7 yrs |
| 60, Brook Street West | £221,250 (Mar 2020) → £310,000 (Feb 2024) | +40% over 4 yrs |
| 66, Brook Street West | £277,500 (Sep 2017) → £285,000 (Aug 2021) | +3% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Brook Street West
Crime
867 crimes were reported within about a mile of Brook Street West in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 257 |
| Shoplifting | 174 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 92 |
| Other theft | 78 |
| Public order | 78 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 54 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Brook Street West is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Kennet from Thatcham down to Reading Flood alert area
- River Kennet from Theale down to Reading Flood warning area
- Properties closest to the River Kennet at the Burghfield, Southcote, Coley and Holybrook areas 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 Brook Street West
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coley Primary School 250 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.0 mi |
| Katesgrove Primary School 674 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Kendrick School 939 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 0.5 mi |
| All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School 60 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–7 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| All Saints Junior School 99 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| New Christ Church Church of England Primary School 185 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| The Deenway Montessori School 59 pupils | Other independent school | 3–16 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| The Abbey School Reading 807 pupils | Other independent school Christian | 3–19 | 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, shops and health
Train stations
- Reading station 0.7 mi · 13 min walk
- Reading station 0.7 mi · 13 min walk
- Reading West station 0.7 mi · 14 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Katesgrove Lane (Opp, Berkeley Avenue) 3 min walk
- Boston Avenue (adj, St Saviours Road) 3 min walk
- Boston Avenue (opp, St Saviours Road) 4 min walk
- Katesgrove Lane (adj, Pell Street) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Abbey Medical Centre
1St Floor, 103-105 Broad Street Mall, Reading · 0.4 mi - Broad Street Health Centre
1St Floor, Broad St Hc, Reading · 0.4 mi - London Street Surgery
72 London Street, Reading · 0.4 mi - Chatham Street Surgery
121 Chatham Street, Reading · 0.5 mi
Supermarkets
- Asda Express Asda Berkeley Express Petrol · 0.2 mi
- Iceland Iceland Reading 2 · 0.4 mi
- Marks and Spencer BP M&S Tilehurst Reading BP · 0.4 mi
- The Food Warehouse Iceland Reading Link Food Warehouse · 0.4 mi
Pharmacies
- Boots · 0.4 mi
- Newdays Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Saood Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
Dentists
- Zenith House · 0.4 mi
- Reading Smiles · 0.5 mi
- Lewis Dental Surgery · 0.5 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 4 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 | 4 of 10 |
| Employment | 4 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 2 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 4 of 10 |
| Crime | 3 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 5 of 10 |
| Living environment | 5 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 35.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 39.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 24.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 941 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 75.8% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 7.2% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,101 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 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.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 98% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 92% |
Share of homes across Reading with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. 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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Who lives around Brook Street West
Ethnic group
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 56.2% | 67.1% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 26.1% | 17.7% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 8.8% | 7.2% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 5.3% | 5.1% |
| Other ethnic group | 3.6% | 2.9% |
Religion
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 35.8% | 39.6% |
| No religion | 34.9% | 36.3% |
| Muslim | 11.4% | 8.9% |
| Hindu | 9.9% | 5% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.9% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 1.7% |
Country of birth
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.3% | 66.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 45.7% | 33.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 50.1% | 40.4% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 15.8% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 13% | 16.8% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 8.6% | 10.7% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 8.2% | 9.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4.1% |
| Other qualifications | 3% | 3% |
General health
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.6% | 51.2% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 34.4% |
| Fair health | 10% | 10.7% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 48.2% | 44.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 38.5% | 28.4% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 10.7% | 21.1% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 2.6% | 6.2% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Reading.
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