Cardigan Road, Reading
House prices, sold prices and local information for RG1 5QL, RG1 5QW, RG1 5QB.
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At a glance
37 property sales on Cardigan Road, Reading have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 3 homes sold here for an average of £245,500. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £291,457. Average sale prices fell from £271,750 in 2016 to £239,750 in 2026 (-12%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 35% below the Reading average of £378,776 over the same period. 7 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 6 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 84% terraced, 16% flat. Recorded sale prices on Cardigan Road range from £197,500 to £387,000. 86% of homes sold here were freehold and 14% leasehold. Of 339 streets in Reading with at least two sales in the last year, Cardigan Road ranks 286th for average price.
House prices on Cardigan Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all RG1 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 86% freehold and 14% leasehold across 43 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 31 | £291,457 | 6 May 2026 |
| Flat | 6 | £256,931 | 13 Dec 2024 |
Sold prices on Cardigan Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68, Cardigan Road RG1 5QW | 6 May 2026 | £282,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 75, Cardigan Road RG1 5QW | 9 Jan 2026 | £197,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 76, Cardigan Road RG1 5QW | 7 Nov 2025 | £257,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 4, Forsete Place, Cardigan Road RG1 5QB | 13 Dec 2024 | £260,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 40, Cardigan Road RG1 5QL | 12 Nov 2024 | £376,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 50, Cardigan Road RG1 5QL | 9 Sep 2024 | £307,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 83, Cardigan Road RG1 5QW | 7 Aug 2024 | £285,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 102, Cardigan Road RG1 5QW | 24 May 2024 | £367,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 80, Cardigan Road RG1 5QW | 24 May 2024 | £321,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 74, Cardigan Road RG1 5QW | 2 Feb 2024 | £278,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 9, Cardigan Road RG1 5QL | 8 Dec 2023 | £387,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 43, Cardigan Road RG1 5QL | 7 Nov 2023 | £292,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 30, Cardigan Road RG1 5QL | 20 Oct 2023 | £314,232 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 52, Cardigan Road RG1 5QL | 18 Jul 2023 | £279,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 37, Cardigan Road RG1 5QL | 9 Jun 2023 | £301,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 13, Cardigan Road RG1 5QL | 2 May 2023 | £300,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 48, Cardigan Road RG1 5QL | 27 Mar 2023 | £275,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 73, Cardigan Road RG1 5QW | 2 Mar 2023 | £322,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 72, Cardigan Road RG1 5QW | 25 Nov 2022 | £310,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 87, Cardigan Road RG1 5QW | 2 Aug 2022 | £342,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 34, Cardigan Road RG1 5QL | 20 Jan 2022 | £300,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 39, Cardigan Road RG1 5QL | 1 Nov 2021 | £280,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 27, Cardigan Road RG1 5QL | 3 Sep 2021 | £275,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 102, Cardigan Road RG1 5QW | 22 Jun 2021 | £350,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 14, Cardigan Road RG1 5QL | 16 Jun 2021 | £258,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 45, Cardigan Road RG1 5QL | 7 Dec 2020 | £290,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, Forsete Place, Cardigan Road RG1 5QB | 20 Aug 2020 | £225,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 6, Forsete Place, Cardigan Road RG1 5QB | 12 Mar 2020 | £244,086 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 24, Cardigan Road RG1 5QL | 10 Jan 2020 | £299,950 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 9, Forsete Place, Cardigan Road RG1 5QB | 6 Sep 2019 | £277,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 87, Cardigan Road RG1 5QW | 27 Aug 2019 | £265,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 72, Cardigan Road RG1 5QW | 23 Nov 2018 | £220,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 48, Cardigan Road RG1 5QL | 10 May 2018 | £246,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 54, Cardigan Road RG1 5QL | 3 Nov 2017 | £252,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 80, Cardigan Road RG1 5QW | 15 Sep 2017 | £280,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 58, Cardigan Road RG1 5QL | 17 May 2017 | £263,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 55, Cardigan Road RG1 5QW | 12 May 2017 | £246,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 17, Cardigan Road RG1 5QL | 10 Feb 2017 | £306,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 4, Forsete Place, Cardigan Road RG1 5QB | 10 Feb 2017 | £260,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 24, Cardigan Road RG1 5QL | 1 Jul 2016 | £225,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 7, Forsete Place, Cardigan Road RG1 5QB | 10 Jun 2016 | £275,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 78, Cardigan Road RG1 5QW | 29 Mar 2016 | £247,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 93, Cardigan Road RG1 5QW | 8 Jan 2016 | £340,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4, Forsete Place, Cardigan Road | £260,000 (Feb 2017) → £260,000 (Dec 2024) | +0% over 8 yrs |
| 102, Cardigan Road | £350,000 (Jun 2021) → £367,000 (May 2024) | +5% over 3 yrs |
| 80, Cardigan Road | £280,000 (Sep 2017) → £321,000 (May 2024) | +15% over 7 yrs |
| 48, Cardigan Road | £246,000 (May 2018) → £275,000 (Mar 2023) | +12% over 5 yrs |
| 72, Cardigan Road | £220,000 (Nov 2018) → £310,000 (Nov 2022) | +41% over 4 yrs |
| 87, Cardigan Road | £265,000 (Aug 2019) → £342,000 (Aug 2022) | +29% over 3 yrs |
| 24, Cardigan Road | £225,000 (Jul 2016) → £299,950 (Jan 2020) | +33% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Cardigan Road
Crime
317 crimes were reported within about a mile of Cardigan Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 99 |
| Shoplifting | 44 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 |
| Other theft | 30 |
| Public order | 26 |
| Vehicle crime | 23 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Cardigan Road is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Kennet from Thatcham down to Reading Flood alert area
- Lower River Loddon Flood alert 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 Cardigan Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redlands Primary School 196 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Maiden Erlegh School in Reading 889 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| UTC Reading 299 pupils | Secondary | 14–19 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Hamilton School 64 pupils | Academy special sponsor led | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Reading School 1,138 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 0.4 mi |
| Alfred Sutton Primary School 664 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| St John's Church of England Primary School 454 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Groveside School 36 pupils | Other independent special school | 7–16 | 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
- Earley station 1.3 mi · 25 min walk
- Reading station 1.4 mi · 28 min walk
- Reading station 1.4 mi · 28 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Eastern Avenue Foot (N-bound, Eastern Avenue) 1 min walk
- Eastern Avenue (nr, Upper Redlands Road) 1 min walk
- Eastern Avenue Foot (S-bound, Eastern Avenue) 1 min walk
- Eastern Avenue (adj, Upper Redlands Road) 1 min walk
GP surgeries
- Pembroke Surgery
31 Alexandra Road, Reading · 0.3 mi - Parkside Practice
224 Wokingham Road, Reading · 0.5 mi - University Medical Group
University Health Centre, 9-11 Northcourt Avenue, Reading · 0.6 mi - Melrose Surgery
73 London Road, Reading · 0.7 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Erleigh Road · 0.2 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Reading Rd Express · 0.4 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op London Road · 0.4 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Whiteknights Campus - Reading · 0.5 mi
Pharmacies
- Erleigh Road Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- The Reading Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Fourways Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
Dentists
- The Orthodontic Centre (reading) Ltd · 0.3 mi
- Bupa Health And Dental Centre · 0.5 mi
- University Health Centre · 0.6 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 7 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 | 9 of 10 |
| Employment | 10 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 7 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 7 of 10 |
| Crime | 7 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 3 of 10 |
| Living environment | 2 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 36.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 61.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 2.1% | 17.1% |
| Households | 569 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 10.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 83.3% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 5.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,609 |
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 Cardigan Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 72.8% | 67.1% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 13.9% | 17.7% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 5.7% | 5.1% |
| Other ethnic group | 4% | 2.9% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 3.7% | 7.2% |
Religion
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.9% | 36.3% |
| Christian | 32.6% | 39.6% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.9% |
| Muslim | 8% | 8.9% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.1% | 66.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 26.9% | 33.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 3 qualifications | 44.7% | 16.8% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 36.3% | 40.4% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 6% | 10.7% |
| No qualifications | 5.7% | 15.8% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 4.5% | 9.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 4.1% |
| Other qualifications | 1.3% | 3% |
General health
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 61.5% | 51.2% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 34.4% |
| Fair health | 5.6% | 10.7% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 48.4% | 44.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 30.3% | 28.4% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 15.7% | 21.1% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 5.6% | 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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