Kingsgate Street, Reading
House prices, sold prices and local information for RG1 3JR.
At a glance
2 property sales on Kingsgate Street, Reading have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 26 Jan 2022. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £332,500. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Kingsgate Street compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Kingsgate Street 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 2 | £332,500 | 26 Jan 2022 |
Sold prices on Kingsgate Street
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21, Kingsgate Street RG1 3JR | 22 Jul 2026 | £248,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 6, Kingsgate Street RG1 3JR | 26 Jan 2022 | £335,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Kingdom Hall Of Jehovahs Witnesses, Kingsgate Street RG1 3JR | 4 Jun 2018 | £505,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Land And Buildings On The East Side Of, Kingsgate Street | 24 Apr 2018 | £12,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 6, Kingsgate Street RG1 3JR | 4 Nov 2016 | £330,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6, Kingsgate Street | £330,000 (Nov 2016) → £335,000 (Jan 2022) | +2% over 5 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Kingsgate Street
Crime
607 crimes were reported within about a mile of Kingsgate 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 | 162 |
| Shoplifting | 147 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 66 |
| Other theft | 54 |
| Public order | 46 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 34 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Schools near Kingsgate Street
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Church of England Primary School 454 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.0 mi |
| New Town Primary School 410 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading 21 pupils | Other independent school | 11–17 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Reading School 1,138 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 0.4 mi |
| The Deenway Montessori School 59 pupils | Other independent school | 3–16 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Redlands Primary School 196 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Kendrick School 939 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 0.5 mi |
| The Abbey School Reading 807 pupils | Other independent school Christian | 3–19 | 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 0.9 mi · 18 min walk
- Reading station 0.9 mi · 18 min walk
- Reading West station 1.6 mi · 32 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Reading College (adj, Kings Road) 1 min walk
- Cemetery Junction (W-bound, Kings Road) 2 min walk
- Cemetery Junction London Road (W-bound, London Road) 3 min walk
- Cemetery Junction (Stop E1, Kings Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Melrose Surgery
73 London Road, Reading · 0.4 mi - Pembroke Surgery
31 Alexandra Road, Reading · 0.4 mi - London Street Surgery
72 London Street, Reading · 0.7 mi - University Medical Group
University Health Centre, 9-11 Northcourt Avenue, Reading · 1.0 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 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: decile 3 of 10 · Crime: decile 3 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 23.1% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 39.2% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 37.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 1,068 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.5% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 74.6% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 7.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,444 |
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.
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.
Nearby streets in RG1
- Kings Road£310k
- Bath Road£287k
- Berkeley Avenue£312k
- London Road£175k
- Alfred Street£238k
- Oscar Wilde Road£289k
- Carraway Street£403k
- Coley Avenue£504k
- Palmer Street£275k
- Silver Street£281k
- Garrard Street£121k
- Napier Road£285k