Elmhurst Road, Reading
House prices, sold prices and local information for RG1 5HY.
At a glance
3 property sales on Elmhurst Road, Reading have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 29 Jul 2022. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £696,250.
House prices on Elmhurst Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Elmhurst Road has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all RG1 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 2 | £696,250 | 15 Jan 2021 |
| Detached | 1 | £1,425,000 | 29 Jul 2022 |
Sold prices on Elmhurst Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76, Elmhurst Road RG1 5HY | 29 Jul 2022 | £1,425,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 62, Elmhurst Road RG1 5HY | 15 Jan 2021 | £675,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 82, Elmhurst Road RG1 5HY | 8 Aug 2017 | £717,500 | Semi-detached | 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.
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Crime and flood risk near Elmhurst Road
Crime
418 crimes were reported within about a mile of Elmhurst Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 152 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 47 |
| Shoplifting | 45 |
| Public order | 44 |
| Other theft | 36 |
| Vehicle crime | 26 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groveside School 36 pupils | Other independent special school | 7–16 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Redlands Primary School 196 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Reading School 1,138 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 0.4 mi |
| Leighton Park School 581 pupils | Other independent school Quaker | 11–18 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| The Palmer Primary Academy 436 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| The Abbey School Reading 807 pupils | Other independent school Christian | 3–19 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Maiden Erlegh School in Reading 889 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | 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 |
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 station 1.3 mi · 27 min walk
- Reading station 1.3 mi · 27 min walk
- Earley station 1.5 mi · 30 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Christchurch Green (NE-bound, Elmhurst Road) 1 min walk
- Christchurch Green (adj, Redlands Road) 1 min walk
- Christchurch Green (SE-bound, Shinfield Road) 2 min walk
- Christchurch Green (W-bound, Christchurch Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- University Medical Group
University Health Centre, 9-11 Northcourt Avenue, Reading · 0.2 mi - Pembroke Surgery
31 Alexandra Road, Reading · 0.4 mi - Milman & Kennet Surgery
Milman Road Health Centre, 1St Floor, Reading · 0.6 mi - Melrose Surgery
73 London Road, Reading · 0.6 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 9 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 10 of 10 · Crime: decile 6 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 52.7% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 37.4% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 9.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 503 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 11.6% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 78.3% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 10.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,786 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 94% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 94% | 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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