Helston Gardens, Reading
House prices, sold prices and local information for RG2 7QP.
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At a glance
5 property sales on Helston Gardens, Reading have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 31 Aug 2021. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £303,800. Average sale prices rose from £251,250 in 2016 to £350,750 in 2021 (+40%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. Recorded sale prices on Helston Gardens range from £250,000 to £375,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Helston Gardens compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Helston Gardens 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: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 6 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 5 | £303,800 | 31 Aug 2021 |
Sold prices on Helston Gardens
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7, Helston Gardens RG2 7QP | 6 Oct 2025 | £315,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 11, Helston Gardens RG2 7QP | 31 Aug 2021 | £326,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2, Helston Gardens RG2 7QP | 27 Aug 2021 | £375,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 24, Helston Gardens RG2 7QP | 11 Jul 2019 | £315,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 19, Helston Gardens RG2 7QP | 12 Dec 2016 | £252,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 16, Helston Gardens RG2 7QP | 25 Nov 2016 | £250,000 | 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 Helston Gardens
Crime
257 crimes were reported within about a mile of Helston Gardens 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 | 111 |
| Public order | 36 |
| Other theft | 20 |
| Shoplifting | 20 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 17 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Helston Gardens 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 Helston Gardens
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School 511 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Hartland High School 589 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Inadequate Report | 0.3 mi |
| Blagdon Nursery School 142 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School 298 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Geoffrey Field Junior School 357 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Geoffrey Field Infant School 313 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Reading Girls' School 905 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| The Ridgeway Primary School 362 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | 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 Green Park station 1.5 mi · 31 min walk
- Reading station 2.1 mi · 43 min walk
- Reading station 2.1 mi · 43 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Callington Road (opp, Basingstoke Road) 3 min walk
- Callington Road (adj, Basingstoke Road) 3 min walk
- Bennet Road (opp, Basingstoke Road) 4 min walk
- Bennet Road (adj, Basingstoke Road) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Long Barn Lane Surgery
22 Long Barn Lane, Whitley, Reading · 0.6 mi - University Medical Group
University Health Centre, 9-11 Northcourt Avenue, Reading · 1.0 mi - Milman & Kennet Surgery
Milman Road Health Centre, 1St Floor, Reading · 1.1 mi - Coley Park Surgery
80 Wensley Road, Coley Park, Reading · 1.5 mi
Supermarkets
- Aldi Aldi Whitley Reading · 0.4 mi
- Morrisons Morrisons Whitley Reading · 0.5 mi
- Lidl Lidl Whitley Reading · 0.5 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Whitley Wood · 0.7 mi
Pharmacies
- Whitley 277 Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Whitley Wood Pharmacy · 0.7 mi
- Fittleworth Medical Limited · 0.7 mi
Dentists
- Community Dental Clinic · 0.3 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.9 mi
- University Health Centre · 1.0 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 2 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 | 2 of 10 |
| Employment | 3 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 1 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 3 of 10 |
| Crime | 3 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 2 of 10 |
| Living environment | 9 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 40.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 10.4% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 49.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 557 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 24.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 66.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 8.8% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,636 |
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 Helston Gardens
Ethnic group
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 61.5% | 67.1% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 17.7% | 17.7% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 11.4% | 7.2% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 7.5% | 5.1% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.8% | 2.9% |
Religion
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.4% | 36.3% |
| Christian | 34.7% | 39.6% |
| Muslim | 10% | 8.9% |
| Hindu | 5.3% | 5% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.9% |
| Buddhist | 3.2% | 1.7% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.7% |
Country of birth
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.2% | 66.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 25.8% | 33.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.8% | 15.8% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 20% | 40.4% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 15.9% | 9.1% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.6% | 10.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 10.9% | 16.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 4.1% |
| Other qualifications | 3.1% | 3% |
General health
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.5% | 51.2% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 34.4% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 10.7% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 44.3% | 44.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 28% | 28.4% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 20.1% | 21.1% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 7.5% | 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 Helston Gardens
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- Adams 1.1 mi
- Cintra Estates 1.1 mi
- Martin & Co 1.2 mi
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