Elgar Road South, Reading
House prices, sold prices and local information for RG2 0BW, RG2 0DP, RG2 0BZ.
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At a glance
12 property sales on Elgar Road South, Reading have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 3 homes sold here for an average of £354,000. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £341,931. That is 7% below the Reading average of £378,776 over the same period. 2 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 67% semi-detached, 33% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Elgar Road South range from £280,000 to £375,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 339 streets in Reading with at least two sales in the last year, Elgar Road South ranks 166th for average price.
House prices on Elgar Road South compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all RG2 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 19 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 8 | £341,931 | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Terraced | 4 | £294,625 | 16 Dec 2020 |
Sold prices on Elgar Road South
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 238, Elgar Road South RG2 0BW | 5 Jun 2026 | £327,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 236, Elgar Road South RG2 0BW | 13 Feb 2026 | £375,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 248, Elgar Road South RG2 0BW | 30 Jan 2026 | £360,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 222, Elgar Road South RG2 0BW | 28 Mar 2025 | £1,245,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 365, Elgar Road South RG2 0DP | 19 Dec 2024 | £5,911,197 | Other | Freehold |
| 260, Elgar Road South RG2 0BW | 16 Sep 2022 | £370,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 236, Elgar Road South RG2 0BW | 8 Apr 2022 | £335,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 240, Elgar Road South RG2 0BW | 31 Mar 2022 | £352,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 266, Elgar Road South RG2 0BW | 10 Sep 2021 | £220,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 272 - 274, Elgar Road South RG2 0BZ | 14 May 2021 | £850,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 230, Elgar Road South RG2 0BW | 30 Mar 2021 | £315,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 361, Elgar Road South RG2 0DP | 16 Dec 2020 | £285,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 375, Elgar Road South RG2 0DP | 12 Oct 2020 | £282,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 371, Elgar Road South RG2 0DP | 3 Jul 2020 | £285,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 359, Elgar Road South RG2 0DP | 18 Jan 2019 | £280,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 260, Elgar Road South RG2 0BW | 2 Nov 2018 | £252,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 252, Elgar Road South RG2 0BW | 7 Dec 2017 | £301,450 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 369, Elgar Road South RG2 0DP | 30 Jun 2017 | £313,786 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 363, Elgar Road South RG2 0DP | 24 Mar 2016 | £331,500 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 236, Elgar Road South | £335,000 (Apr 2022) → £375,000 (Feb 2026) | +12% over 4 yrs |
| 260, Elgar Road South | £252,500 (Nov 2018) → £370,000 (Sep 2022) | +47% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Elgar Road South
Crime
697 crimes were reported within about a mile of Elgar Road South in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 193 |
| Shoplifting | 170 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 68 |
| Public order | 67 |
| Other theft | 55 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 44 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Elgar Road South is in or near 4 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Kennet from Thatcham down to Reading Flood alert area
- Lower River Loddon 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 Elgar Road South
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Christ Church Church of England Primary School 185 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| OneSchool Global Reading Senior Campus 92 pupils | Other independent school Plymouth Brethren Christian Church | 7–18 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Katesgrove Primary School 674 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| The Palmer Primary Academy 436 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Coley Primary School 250 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Groveside School 36 pupils | Other independent special school | 7–16 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| The Abbey School Reading 807 pupils | Other independent school Christian | 3–19 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Reading Girls' School 905 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good 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 1.1 mi · 22 min walk
- Reading station 1.1 mi · 22 min walk
- Reading West station 1.2 mi · 24 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Rose Kiln Lane North 4 min walk
- Rose Kiln Lane North 4 min walk
- Elgar Road (adj, Basingstoke Road) 6 min walk
- Elgar Road (opp, Basingstoke Road) 6 min walk
GP surgeries
- Milman & Kennet Surgery
Milman Road Health Centre, 1St Floor, Reading · 0.2 mi - Long Barn Lane Surgery
22 Long Barn Lane, Whitley, Reading · 0.5 mi - London Street Surgery
72 London Street, Reading · 0.6 mi - Coley Park Surgery
80 Wensley Road, Coley Park, Reading · 0.6 mi
Supermarkets
- Makro Makro Reading · 0.2 mi
- The Food Warehouse Iceland Reading Link Food Warehouse · 0.3 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Reading Whitley St Express · 0.4 mi
- Asda Express Asda Berkeley Express Petrol · 0.5 mi
Pharmacies
- Basingstoke Road Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Whitley Street Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Newdays Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
Dentists
- Whitley Street (dental Surgery) · 0.4 mi
- Kendrick View Dental Practice · 0.7 mi
- University Health Centre · 0.8 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 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 | 3 of 10 |
| Employment | 4 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 2 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 4 of 10 |
| Crime | 2 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 4 of 10 |
| Living environment | 5 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 36.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 35.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 28.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 666 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.6% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 73.4% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 9.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,789 |
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 Elgar Road South
Ethnic group
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 54.9% | 67.1% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 25.5% | 17.7% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 7.3% | 7.2% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 6.9% | 5.1% |
| Other ethnic group | 5.4% | 2.9% |
Religion
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 40% | 39.6% |
| No religion | 29.1% | 36.3% |
| Muslim | 10.3% | 8.9% |
| Buddhist | 6.9% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 5.5% | 5% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.9% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.7% |
Country of birth
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.2% | 66.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 42.8% | 33.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 29.3% | 40.4% |
| No qualifications | 24.3% | 15.8% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 15% | 16.8% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 12.1% | 9.1% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 10.3% | 10.7% |
| Other qualifications | 4.9% | 3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 4.1% |
General health
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.8% | 51.2% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 34.4% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 10.7% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 44.6% | 44.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 32.8% | 28.4% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 18.2% | 21.1% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 4.3% | 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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