Essex Street, Reading
House prices, sold prices and local information for RG2 0EH.
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At a glance
14 property sales on Essex Street, Reading have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £310,000. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £296,875. 5 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 3 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 86% terraced, 7% semi-detached, 7% flat. Recorded sale prices on Essex Street range from £175,000 to £335,000. 95% of homes sold here were freehold and 5% leasehold.
House prices on Essex Street compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Essex Street has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all RG2 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 95% freehold and 5% leasehold across 19 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 12 | £296,875 | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £265,000 | 17 Dec 2020 |
| Flat | 1 | £175,000 | 29 Nov 2024 |
Sold prices on Essex Street
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32, Essex Street RG2 0EH | 4 Aug 2026 | £310,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 45, Essex Street RG2 0EH | 29 Nov 2024 | £175,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 37, Essex Street RG2 0EH | 29 May 2024 | £335,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 12, Essex Street RG2 0EH | 29 Nov 2023 | £300,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 62, Essex Street RG2 0EH | 29 Sep 2023 | £330,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 42, Essex Street RG2 0EH | 28 Jul 2023 | £310,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 36, Essex Street RG2 0EH | 17 May 2022 | £266,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 4, Essex Street RG2 0EH | 18 Feb 2022 | £305,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 45, Essex Street RG2 0EH | 3 Dec 2021 | £300,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 48, Essex Street RG2 0EH | 1 Nov 2021 | £275,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 31, Essex Street RG2 0EH | 5 Aug 2021 | £265,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 46, Essex Street RG2 0EH | 4 Jun 2021 | £280,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 39, Essex Street RG2 0EH | 7 May 2021 | £287,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 44, Essex Street RG2 0EH | 17 Dec 2020 | £265,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 37, Essex Street RG2 0EH | 24 Jul 2020 | £295,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 39, Essex Street RG2 0EH | 30 Nov 2018 | £275,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 62, Essex Street RG2 0EH | 29 Nov 2017 | £275,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 2, Essex Street RG2 0EH | 16 Sep 2016 | £275,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 42, Essex Street RG2 0EH | 26 Feb 2016 | £325,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 45, Essex Street | £300,000 (Dec 2021) → £175,000 (Nov 2024) | -42% over 3 yrs |
| 37, Essex Street | £295,000 (Jul 2020) → £335,000 (May 2024) | +14% over 4 yrs |
| 62, Essex Street | £275,000 (Nov 2017) → £330,000 (Sep 2023) | +20% over 6 yrs |
| 42, Essex Street | £325,000 (Feb 2016) → £310,000 (Jul 2023) | -5% over 7 yrs |
| 39, Essex Street | £275,000 (Nov 2018) → £287,500 (May 2021) | +5% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Essex Street
Crime
768 crimes were reported within about a mile of Essex Street in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 206 |
| Shoplifting | 199 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 74 |
| Public order | 73 |
| Other theft | 63 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 45 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Essex Street 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 Essex Street
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Christ Church Church of England Primary School 185 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.1 mi |
| The Abbey School Reading 807 pupils | Other independent school Christian | 3–19 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Groveside School 36 pupils | Other independent special school | 7–16 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Katesgrove Primary School 674 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| The Palmer Primary Academy 436 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Kendrick School 939 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 0.5 mi |
| OneSchool Global Reading Senior Campus 92 pupils | Other independent school Plymouth Brethren Christian Church | 7–18 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Coley Primary School 250 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | 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 1.0 mi · 20 min walk
- Reading station 1.0 mi · 20 min walk
- Reading West station 1.3 mi · 25 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Whitley Street (N-bound, Whitley Street) 1 min walk
- Whitley Street (S-bound, Whitley Street) 2 min walk
- Christchurch Gardens (Adj, Basingstoke Road) 2 min walk
- Christchurch Gardens (Opp, Basingstoke Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Milman & Kennet Surgery
Milman Road Health Centre, 1St Floor, Reading · 0.1 mi - London Street Surgery
72 London Street, Reading · 0.5 mi - Melrose Surgery
73 London Road, Reading · 0.6 mi - Long Barn Lane Surgery
22 Long Barn Lane, Whitley, Reading · 0.6 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Tesco Reading Whitley St Express · 0.1 mi
- Makro Makro Reading · 0.3 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Crown St Express · 0.4 mi
- The Food Warehouse Iceland Reading Link Food Warehouse · 0.5 mi
Pharmacies
- Whitley Street Pharmacy · 0.1 mi
- Basingstoke Road Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Christchurch Road Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
Dentists
- Whitley Street (dental Surgery) · 0.1 mi
- Kendrick View Dental Practice · 0.4 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 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 | 3 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 3 of 10 |
| Living environment | 5 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 32.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 39.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 27.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 496 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 16.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 76.7% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 7.0% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,281 |
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 Essex Street
Ethnic group
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 59.4% | 67.1% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 20.7% | 17.7% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 11.9% | 7.2% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 4.4% | 5.1% |
| Other ethnic group | 3.6% | 2.9% |
Religion
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 40.7% | 39.6% |
| No religion | 30.3% | 36.3% |
| Muslim | 13.4% | 8.9% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.9% |
| Hindu | 4.1% | 5% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 53% | 66.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 47% | 33.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 31.5% | 40.4% |
| No qualifications | 20.4% | 15.8% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 13% | 9.1% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13% | 10.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 13% | 16.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 4.1% |
| Other qualifications | 3.4% | 3% |
General health
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.4% | 51.2% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 34.4% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 10.7% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| No cars or vans in household | 43% | 28.4% |
| 1 car or van in household | 39.2% | 44.3% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 15.1% | 21.1% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 2.8% | 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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Estate agents near Essex Street
- Martin & Co 0.1 mi
- Northwood 0.5 mi
- RNR Lettings 0.5 mi
- Adams 0.5 mi
- Cintra Estates 0.5 mi
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