Drake Way, Reading
House prices, sold prices and local information for RG2 0PA, RG2 0GZ, RG2 0PD.
Average price (last 12 months)
£243,322
9 sales
Average price (since 2016)
£220,067
253 sales
Price range
£72k – £470k
lowest to highest sale
Last sale
31 Jul 2026
RG2 0PA
At a glance
House prices£243k average36% below the Reading average
CrimeAbout averageHigher crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England
DeprivationLess deprived than mostDecile 8 of 10 (10 = least deprived)
Flood riskIn a flood warning areaCheck the GOV.UK long-term risk
Nearest station23 min walkReading Green Park station
Schools4 rated Good or betterWithin 1.5 miles
Ultrafast broadband94% of homesNational average 80%
253 property sales on Drake Way, Reading have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 9 homes sold here for an average of £243,322. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £216,818. Average sale prices rose from £215,427 in 2016 to £242,988 in 2026 (+13%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 36% below the Reading average of £377,413 over the same period. 62 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 42 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Drake Way compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all RG2 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 248 | £216,818 | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 4 | £403,250 | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Terraced | 1 | £293,000 | 31 Jul 2020 |
Sold prices on Drake Way
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 604, Skylark House, Drake Way RG2 0PA | 31 Jul 2026 | £280,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 11, Lundy House, Drake Way RG2 0GQ | 1 Jul 2026 | £125,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 42, Thorney House, Drake Way RG2 0GZ | 29 Jun 2026 | £225,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 112, Cygnet House, Drake Way RG2 0NX | 12 Jun 2026 | £262,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 113, Cygnet House, Drake Way RG2 0NX | 30 Apr 2026 | £260,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 106, Nightingale House, Drake Way RG2 0PD | 17 Apr 2026 | £277,400 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 7, 1, Drake Way RG2 0GR | 31 Mar 2026 | £177,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Plot 5, Drake Way RG2 0NE | 24 Mar 2026 | £17,500,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Flat 210, Nightingale House, Drake Way RG2 0PD | 6 Feb 2026 | £187,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 302, Nightingale House, Drake Way RG2 0PD | 5 Jan 2026 | £275,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 406, Cygnet House, Drake Way RG2 0NX | 19 Dec 2025 | £246,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 214, Skylark House, Drake Way RG2 0PA | 16 Oct 2025 | £200,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 6, 1, Drake Way RG2 0GR | 9 Oct 2025 | £140,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 210, Cygnet House, Drake Way RG2 0NX | 15 Aug 2025 | £257,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 31, Lundy House, Drake Way RG2 0GQ | 18 Jul 2025 | £153,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 211, Cygnet House, Drake Way RG2 0NX | 11 Jul 2025 | £245,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 303, Skylark House, Drake Way RG2 0PA | 27 Jun 2025 | £277,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 4, 27, Drake Way RG2 0WR | 7 May 2025 | £137,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 8, Cygnet House, Drake Way RG2 0NX | 22 Apr 2025 | £260,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 5, Lundy House, Drake Way RG2 0GQ | 28 Mar 2025 | £236,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 31, Drake Way RG2 0WR | 26 Mar 2025 | £470,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Flat 203, Skylark House, Drake Way RG2 0PA | 31 Jan 2025 | £280,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 212, Cygnet House, Drake Way RG2 0NX | 5 Nov 2024 | £270,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 310, Cygnet House, Drake Way RG2 0NX | 24 Oct 2024 | £260,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 54, Thorney House, Drake Way RG2 0GZ | 19 Jul 2024 | £215,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 53, Thorney House, Drake Way RG2 0GZ | 5 Jul 2024 | £167,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 310, Cygnet House, Drake Way RG2 0NX | 31 May 2024 | £300,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 407, Cygnet House, Drake Way RG2 0NX | 28 May 2024 | £280,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 6, Lundy House, Drake Way RG2 0GQ | 7 May 2024 | £240,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 507, Skylark House, Drake Way RG2 0PA | 20 Mar 2024 | £210,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 208, Skylark House, Drake Way RG2 0PA | 27 Feb 2024 | £275,200 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 602, Skylark House, Drake Way RG2 0PA | 23 Feb 2024 | £205,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 41, Thorney House, Drake Way RG2 0GZ | 23 Feb 2024 | £98,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 21, Drake Way RG2 0WR | 24 Nov 2023 | £470,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 109, Nightingale House, Drake Way RG2 0PD | 10 Nov 2023 | £220,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 112, Skylark House, Drake Way RG2 0PA | 10 Nov 2023 | £215,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 707, Skylark House, Drake Way RG2 0PA | 18 Oct 2023 | £220,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 106, Nightingale House, Drake Way RG2 0PD | 12 Oct 2023 | £275,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 312, Skylark House, Drake Way RG2 0PA | 22 Sep 2023 | £217,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 405, Cygnet House, Drake Way RG2 0NX | 31 Jul 2023 | £280,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 409, Skylark House, Drake Way RG2 0PA | 26 Jul 2023 | £275,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 2, 2, Drake Way RG2 0GR | 20 Jul 2023 | £250,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 207, Skylark House, Drake Way RG2 0PA | 10 Jul 2023 | £290,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 308, Skylark House, Drake Way RG2 0PA | 20 Jun 2023 | £275,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 101, Skylark House, Drake Way RG2 0PA | 9 Jun 2023 | £210,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 106, Cygnet House, Drake Way RG2 0NX | 31 May 2023 | £215,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 10, Lundy House, Drake Way RG2 0GQ | 31 Mar 2023 | £250,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 108, Skylark House, Drake Way RG2 0PA | 31 Mar 2023 | £260,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 508, Skylark House, Drake Way RG2 0PA | 26 Jan 2023 | £233,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 201, Skylark House, Drake Way RG2 0PA | 7 Dec 2022 | £210,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Flat 604, Skylark House, Drake Way | £239,950 (May 2016) → £280,000 (Jul 2026) | +17% over 10 yrs |
| Flat 11, Lundy House, Drake Way | £268,000 (Nov 2016) → £125,000 (Jul 2026) | -53% over 10 yrs |
| Flat 42, Thorney House, Drake Way | £107,000 (Jul 2016) → £176,250 (Jul 2020) → £225,000 (Jun 2026) | +110% over 10 yrs |
| Flat 112, Cygnet House, Drake Way | £205,000 (Nov 2019) → £262,500 (Jun 2026) | +28% over 7 yrs |
| Flat 106, Nightingale House, Drake Way | £275,000 (Oct 2023) → £277,400 (Apr 2026) | +1% over 3 yrs |
| Flat 7, 1, Drake Way | £207,000 (Apr 2019) → £200,000 (Sep 2022) → £177,000 (Mar 2026) | -14% over 7 yrs |
| Flat 210, Nightingale House, Drake Way | £205,000 (Jun 2017) → £187,000 (Feb 2026) | -9% over 9 yrs |
| Flat 302, Nightingale House, Drake Way | £280,000 (Jun 2017) → £310,000 (Jun 2018) → £275,000 (Jan 2026) | -2% over 9 yrs |
| Flat 214, Skylark House, Drake Way | £183,150 (Oct 2016) → £225,000 (Apr 2018) → £200,000 (Oct 2025) | +9% over 9 yrs |
| Flat 303, Skylark House, Drake Way | £228,950 (Apr 2016) → £313,000 (Jan 2018) → £277,000 (Jun 2025) | +21% over 9 yrs |
| Flat 5, Lundy House, Drake Way | £90,000 (Jul 2019) → £236,000 (Mar 2025) | +162% over 6 yrs |
| 31, Drake Way | £435,000 (May 2022) → £470,000 (Mar 2025) | +8% over 3 yrs |
| Flat 203, Skylark House, Drake Way | £227,950 (Apr 2016) → £280,000 (Jan 2025) | +23% over 9 yrs |
| Flat 310, Cygnet House, Drake Way | £285,000 (Jul 2019) → £300,000 (May 2024) → £260,000 (Oct 2024) | -9% over 5 yrs |
| Flat 407, Cygnet House, Drake Way | £320,000 (Jul 2017) → £280,000 (May 2024) | -13% over 7 yrs |
| Flat 6, Lundy House, Drake Way | £220,000 (Sep 2018) → £240,000 (May 2024) | +9% over 6 yrs |
| Flat 507, Skylark House, Drake Way | £239,950 (Dec 2016) → £210,000 (Mar 2024) | -12% over 7 yrs |
| Flat 208, Skylark House, Drake Way | £249,000 (Oct 2016) → £275,200 (Feb 2024) | +11% over 7 yrs |
| Flat 602, Skylark House, Drake Way | £201,000 (May 2016) → £205,000 (Feb 2024) | +2% over 8 yrs |
| Flat 41, Thorney House, Drake Way | £112,000 (Dec 2016) → £98,000 (Feb 2024) | -13% over 7 yrs |
| Flat 109, Nightingale House, Drake Way | £200,000 (Jun 2017) → £220,000 (Nov 2023) | +10% over 6 yrs |
| Flat 112, Skylark House, Drake Way | £194,000 (Oct 2016) → £245,000 (Oct 2017) → £215,000 (Nov 2023) | +11% over 7 yrs |
| Flat 707, Skylark House, Drake Way | £205,000 (Dec 2016) → £230,000 (Nov 2017) → £220,000 (Oct 2023) | +7% over 7 yrs |
| Flat 312, Skylark House, Drake Way | £185,000 (Nov 2016) → £217,000 (Sep 2023) | +17% over 7 yrs |
| Flat 409, Skylark House, Drake Way | £246,000 (Nov 2016) → £275,000 (Jul 2023) | +12% over 7 yrs |
| Flat 2, 2, Drake Way | £240,000 (Jun 2020) → £250,000 (Jul 2023) | +4% over 3 yrs |
| Flat 207, Skylark House, Drake Way | £290,000 (Oct 2016) → £290,000 (Jul 2023) | +0% over 7 yrs |
| Flat 308, Skylark House, Drake Way | £235,570 (Oct 2016) → £275,000 (Jun 2023) | +17% over 7 yrs |
| Flat 101, Skylark House, Drake Way | £195,000 (Apr 2016) → £210,000 (Jun 2023) | +8% over 7 yrs |
| Flat 108, Skylark House, Drake Way | £248,000 (Oct 2016) → £260,000 (Mar 2023) | +5% over 6 yrs |
Showing the 30 most recent of 62 homes with more than one sale.
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Crime and flood risk near Drake Way
Crime
218 crimes were reported within about a mile of Drake Way in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
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Higher crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 90 |
| Public order | 36 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 |
| Other theft | 17 |
| Shoplifting | 17 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 13 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Drake Way is in or near 5 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Kennet from Thatcham down to Reading Flood alert area
- River Enborne and Foudry Brook Flood alert area
- Foudry Brook from Stratfield Mortimer to Green Park Flood warning 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 Drake Way
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OneSchool Global Reading Senior Campus 92 pupils | Other independent school Plymouth Brethren Christian Church | 7–18 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School 511 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Reading Girls' School 905 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| The Palmer Primary Academy 436 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Blagdon Nursery School 142 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Hartland High School 589 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Inadequate Report | 0.8 mi |
| New Christ Church Church of England Primary School 185 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School 322 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 0.9 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 Green Park station 1.1 mi · 23 min walk
- Reading West station 1.7 mi · 33 min walk
- Reading station 1.8 mi · 36 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Kennet Island turn (after, A33 Reading Relief Road) 2 min walk
- Hilton Hotel (adj, Lindisfarne Way) 2 min walk
- Hilton Hotel (opp, Lindisfarne Way) 2 min walk
- Kennet Island turn (S-bound, A33) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Long Barn Lane Surgery
22 Long Barn Lane, Whitley, Reading · 0.5 mi - Milman & Kennet Surgery
Milman Road Health Centre, 1St Floor, Reading · 0.9 mi - Coley Park Surgery
80 Wensley Road, Coley Park, Reading · 1.0 mi - University Medical Group
University Health Centre, 9-11 Northcourt Avenue, Reading · 1.1 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 8 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 8 of 10 · Crime: decile 4 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 26.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 69.4% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 4.1% | 17.1% |
| Households | 703 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 13.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 84.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 1.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,389 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 94% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 81% | 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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