Carey Street, Reading
House prices, sold prices and local information for RG1 7JS.
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At a glance
16 property sales on Carey Street, Reading have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 3 homes sold here for an average of £262,167. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £338,571. That is 31% below the Reading average of £378,776 over the same period. 5 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 44% terraced, 38% flat, 13% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Carey Street range from £146,500 to £440,000. 67% of homes sold here were freehold and 33% leasehold. Of 339 streets in Reading with at least two sales in the last year, Carey Street ranks 270th for average price.
House prices on Carey Street compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all RG1 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 67% freehold and 33% leasehold across 21 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 7 | £338,571 | 2 Aug 2023 |
| Flat | 6 | £216,333 | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £365,000 | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Detached | 1 | £370,000 | 10 Jan 2020 |
Sold prices on Carey Street
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24, Carey Street RG1 7JS | 19 Jun 2026 | £365,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Flat 1, 40, Carey Street RG1 7JS | 30 Jan 2026 | £146,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 13, Carey Street RG1 7JS | 23 Jan 2026 | £275,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 15A, Carey Street RG1 7JS | 29 Jul 2025 | £275,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 15, Carey Street RG1 7JS | 4 Dec 2024 | £195,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 24, Carey Street RG1 7JS | 16 Aug 2024 | £365,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 17, Carey Street RG1 7JS | 20 May 2024 | £460,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 19, Carey Street RG1 7JS | 24 Aug 2023 | £435,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Flat 2, 40, Carey Street RG1 7JS | 22 Aug 2023 | £182,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 18, Carey Street RG1 7JS | 2 Aug 2023 | £330,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 27, Carey Street RG1 7JS | 28 Apr 2022 | £440,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 30, Carey Street RG1 7JS | 30 Apr 2021 | £310,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 18, Carey Street RG1 7JS | 31 Mar 2021 | £300,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 10, Carey Street RG1 7JS | 10 Jan 2020 | £370,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 11, Carey Street RG1 7JS | 8 Feb 2019 | £425,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 32, Carey Street RG1 7JS | 7 Sep 2018 | £270,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 2, 40, Carey Street RG1 7JS | 5 Feb 2018 | £199,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 20, Carey Street RG1 7JS | 5 Jul 2017 | £295,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 1, 40, Carey Street RG1 7JS | 16 Jun 2017 | £240,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 40, Carey Street RG1 7JS | 2 Dec 2016 | £275,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 13, Carey Street RG1 7JS | 6 Jul 2016 | £255,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 24, Carey Street | £365,000 (Aug 2024) → £365,000 (Jun 2026) | +0% over 2 yrs |
| Flat 1, 40, Carey Street | £240,000 (Jun 2017) → £146,500 (Jan 2026) | -39% over 9 yrs |
| 13, Carey Street | £255,000 (Jul 2016) → £275,000 (Jan 2026) | +8% over 10 yrs |
| Flat 2, 40, Carey Street | £199,000 (Feb 2018) → £182,500 (Aug 2023) | -8% over 6 yrs |
| 18, Carey Street | £300,000 (Mar 2021) → £330,000 (Aug 2023) | +10% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Carey Street
Crime
933 crimes were reported within about a mile of Carey Street in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 279 |
| Shoplifting | 171 |
| Other theft | 98 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 93 |
| Public order | 75 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 56 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Schools near Carey Street
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coley Primary School 250 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| All Saints Junior School 99 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School 60 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–7 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Katesgrove Primary School 674 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Civitas Academy 374 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Oxford Road Community School 244 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| St Edward's Prep 147 pupils | Other independent school | 2–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Kendrick School 939 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding 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, shops and health
Train stations
- Reading West station 0.5 mi · 10 min walk
- Reading station 0.6 mi · 11 min walk
- Reading station 0.6 mi · 11 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Russell Street (E-bound, Castle Hill) 2 min walk
- Castle Street (stop CQ, Castle Street) 3 min walk
- Russell Street (on, Russell Street) 3 min walk
- Russell Street (S-bound, Russell Street) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Broad Street Health Centre
1St Floor, Broad St Hc, Reading · 0.2 mi - Chatham Street Surgery
121 Chatham Street, Reading · 0.2 mi - Abbey Medical Centre
1St Floor, 103-105 Broad Street Mall, Reading · 0.2 mi - London Street Surgery
72 London Street, Reading · 0.5 mi
Supermarkets
- Iceland Iceland Reading 2 · 0.2 mi
- Marks and Spencer BP M&S Tilehurst Reading BP · 0.2 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Reading Tilehurst Express · 0.2 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Reading Oxford Rd Express · 0.2 mi
Pharmacies
- Saood Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Superdrug Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Boots · 0.4 mi
Dentists
- Zenith House · 0.2 mi
- Lewis Dental Surgery · 0.3 mi
- Oxford Road (dental Surgery) · 0.3 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 6 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 | 7 of 10 |
| Employment | 9 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 6 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 7 of 10 |
| Crime | 1 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 6 of 10 |
| Living environment | 4 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 19.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 73.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 6.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 793 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 11.1% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 85.3% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 3.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,807 |
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 Carey Street
Ethnic group
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49.6% | 67.1% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 32.4% | 17.7% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 7.7% | 7.2% |
| Other ethnic group | 6.8% | 2.9% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 3.5% | 5.1% |
Religion
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 32.1% | 39.6% |
| No religion | 29.5% | 36.3% |
| Hindu | 14% | 5% |
| Muslim | 11.8% | 8.9% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.7% |
Country of birth
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 35.7% | 66.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 64.3% | 33.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 59.1% | 40.4% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 14.5% | 16.8% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 15.8% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 5.3% | 10.7% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 4.8% | 9.1% |
| Other qualifications | 2.9% | 3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 4.1% |
General health
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.4% | 51.2% |
| Good health | 35% | 34.4% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 10.7% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| No cars or vans in household | 61.4% | 28.4% |
| 1 car or van in household | 32.3% | 44.3% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 5.5% | 21.1% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 0.8% | 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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