London Road, Reading
House prices, sold prices and local information for RG1 5AG, RG1 5BG, RG1 5BY.
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At a glance
161 property sales on London Road, Reading have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 3 homes sold here for an average of £175,000. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £274,081. Average sale prices fell from £244,269 in 2016 to £162,500 in 2026 (-33%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 54% below the Reading average of £378,776 over the same period. 44 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 19 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 95% flat, 4% terraced, 1% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on London Road range from £125,000 to £624,000. 15% of homes sold here were freehold and 85% leasehold. Of 339 streets in Reading with at least two sales in the last year, London Road ranks 327th for average price, making it one of the more affordable streets in the town.
House prices on London Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all RG1 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 15% freehold and 85% leasehold across 234 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 153 | £274,081 | 11 May 2026 |
| Terraced | 7 | £321,857 | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £611,000 | 31 Mar 2023 |
Sold prices on London Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 401, London Road RG1 3PE | 17 Jun 2026 | £355,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 129, London Road RG1 5DD | 11 May 2026 | £150,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 2, Vanbrugh Court, London Road RG1 5NY | 15 Apr 2026 | £175,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 383, London Road RG1 3PB | 19 Dec 2025 | £468,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 24, Vanbrugh Court, London Road RG1 5NY | 21 Nov 2025 | £200,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 7, 28, London Road RG1 5AG | 3 Oct 2025 | £273,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 54, Albion Terrace, London Road RG1 5BG | 3 Oct 2025 | £265,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 4, Shelley Court, 46, London Road RG1 5DG | 26 Sep 2025 | £210,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 26, Shelley Court, 46, London Road RG1 5DG | 2 Sep 2025 | £217,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 38, Shelley Court, 46, London Road RG1 5DG | 27 Aug 2025 | £240,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 1, 54, London Road RG1 5AS | 24 Jul 2025 | £189,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 29, Vanbrugh Court, London Road RG1 5NY | 23 Jul 2025 | £175,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 10, Foley Hall, 58 - 60, London Road RG1 5AS | 22 Jul 2025 | £79,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 3, Vanbrugh Court, London Road RG1 5NY | 20 Jun 2025 | £175,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 36, Shelley Court, 46, London Road RG1 5DG | 19 Jun 2025 | £250,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 1, 143, London Road RG1 5DD | 19 May 2025 | £197,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 31, Albion Terrace, London Road RG1 5BG | 28 Mar 2025 | £260,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| Flat 7, Foley Hall, 58 - 60, London Road RG1 5AS | 28 Mar 2025 | £115,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 6, Foley Hall, 58 - 60, London Road RG1 5AS | 28 Mar 2025 | £110,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 34, Vanbrugh Court, London Road RG1 5NY | 21 Mar 2025 | £178,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 9, Albion Terrace, London Road RG1 5BG | 16 Dec 2024 | £260,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 48, Albion Terrace, London Road RG1 5BG | 22 Nov 2024 | £305,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 43, Albion Terrace, London Road RG1 5BG | 31 Oct 2024 | £235,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 9A, London Road RG1 5BJ | 29 Oct 2024 | £450,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Flat 33, Shelley Court, 46, London Road RG1 5DG | 28 Oct 2024 | £300,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 27, Albion Terrace, London Road RG1 5BG | 21 Aug 2024 | £285,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 25, Vanbrugh Court, London Road RG1 5NY | 9 Aug 2024 | £180,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 3, 30, London Road RG1 5AG | 1 Aug 2024 | £325,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 8, 36, London Road RG1 5AG | 10 Jun 2024 | £270,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 5B, 87, London Road RG1 5BY | 31 May 2024 | £163,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 127, London Road RG1 5DD | 30 Apr 2024 | £433,000 | Flat | Freehold |
| 133, London Road RG1 5DD | 30 Apr 2024 | £435,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 46, Albion Terrace, London Road RG1 5BG | 7 Feb 2024 | £260,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 9, 36, London Road RG1 5AG | 15 Dec 2023 | £315,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 21, Shelley Court, 46, London Road RG1 5DG | 8 Dec 2023 | £221,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 23, Shelley Court, 46, London Road RG1 5DG | 19 Oct 2023 | £230,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 55, Albion Terrace, London Road RG1 5BG | 13 Oct 2023 | £256,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 44, Albion Terrace, London Road RG1 5BG | 13 Sep 2023 | £250,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 1, 20, London Road RG1 5AG | 11 Sep 2023 | £330,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 1, 32, London Road RG1 5AG | 8 Sep 2023 | £300,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 12A, Albion Terrace, London Road RG1 5BG | 25 Aug 2023 | £280,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 389, London Road RG1 3PB | 11 Aug 2023 | £316,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 239, London Road RG1 3NY | 1 Aug 2023 | £640,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 145, London Road RG1 5DD | 7 Jul 2023 | £500,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 123, London Road RG1 5DD | 22 Jun 2023 | £577,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 42, Albion Terrace, London Road RG1 5BG | 20 Jun 2023 | £235,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat, 409, London Road RG1 3PE | 5 May 2023 | £405,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 13, Shelley Court, 46, London Road RG1 5DG | 28 Apr 2023 | £260,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 85, London Road RG1 5BY | 31 Mar 2023 | £611,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Flat 12A, Foley Hall, 58 - 60, London Road RG1 5AS | 8 Mar 2023 | £83,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Flat 24, Vanbrugh Court, London Road | £188,000 (Aug 2018) → £200,000 (Nov 2025) | +6% over 7 yrs |
| Flat 7, 28, London Road | £320,000 (Apr 2018) → £273,000 (Oct 2025) | -15% over 7 yrs |
| Flat 3, Vanbrugh Court, London Road | £185,000 (Oct 2016) → £175,000 (Jun 2025) | -5% over 9 yrs |
| Flat 1, 143, London Road | £183,000 (Jul 2016) → £197,000 (May 2025) | +8% over 9 yrs |
| 31, Albion Terrace, London Road | £245,000 (Feb 2020) → £260,000 (Mar 2025) | +6% over 5 yrs |
| 9, Albion Terrace, London Road | £225,250 (Feb 2021) → £260,000 (Dec 2024) | +15% over 4 yrs |
| 48, Albion Terrace, London Road | £200,000 (Mar 2016) → £262,000 (Jun 2018) → £305,000 (Nov 2024) | +53% over 9 yrs |
| Flat 33, Shelley Court, 46, London Road | £287,000 (Jan 2020) → £300,000 (Oct 2024) | +5% over 5 yrs |
| Flat 3, 30, London Road | £340,000 (Apr 2018) → £325,000 (Aug 2024) | -4% over 6 yrs |
| Flat 8, 36, London Road | £295,000 (Feb 2018) → £270,000 (Jun 2024) | -8% over 6 yrs |
| Flat 5B, 87, London Road | £157,000 (Jul 2022) → £163,000 (May 2024) | +4% over 2 yrs |
| Flat 9, 36, London Road | £350,000 (Oct 2017) → £315,000 (Dec 2023) | -10% over 6 yrs |
| Flat 1, 20, London Road | £385,000 (Jun 2018) → £330,000 (Sep 2023) | -14% over 5 yrs |
| Flat 1, 32, London Road | £307,000 (Feb 2018) → £300,000 (Sep 2023) | -2% over 6 yrs |
| Flat 13, Shelley Court, 46, London Road | £250,000 (Feb 2021) → £260,000 (Apr 2023) | +4% over 2 yrs |
| Flat 4, 28, London Road | £335,000 (Jun 2018) → £250,000 (Dec 2022) | -25% over 5 yrs |
| Flat 2, 20, London Road | £335,000 (Jul 2018) → £325,000 (Dec 2022) | -3% over 4 yrs |
| Flat 8, Shelley Court, 46, London Road | £250,000 (Aug 2019) → £260,000 (Nov 2022) | +4% over 3 yrs |
| Flat 5, 32, London Road | £315,000 (May 2018) → £293,000 (Nov 2022) | -7% over 5 yrs |
| Flat A, 79, London Road | £262,000 (Jan 2016) → £287,250 (Mar 2021) → £305,000 (Oct 2022) | +16% over 7 yrs |
| Flat 8, 28, London Road | £330,000 (Mar 2018) → £330,000 (Oct 2022) | +0% over 5 yrs |
| Flat 4, 20, London Road | £350,000 (Oct 2018) → £340,000 (Aug 2022) | -3% over 4 yrs |
| Flat 6, 40, London Road | £390,000 (Dec 2017) → £350,000 (Jun 2022) | -10% over 5 yrs |
| Flat 8, 40, London Road | £355,000 (Nov 2017) → £300,000 (Jun 2022) | -15% over 5 yrs |
| Flat 8, 103, London Road | £307,500 (Feb 2018) → £343,050 (May 2022) | +12% over 4 yrs |
| Flat 7, 103, London Road | £293,000 (Apr 2016) → £290,000 (May 2022) | -1% over 6 yrs |
| 87, London Road | £175,000 (Jan 2019) → £186,000 (Mar 2022) | +6% over 3 yrs |
| Flat 3, 103, London Road | £263,000 (Mar 2016) → £275,000 (Mar 2022) | +5% over 6 yrs |
| Flat 3, 28, London Road | £350,000 (Mar 2018) → £320,000 (Mar 2022) | -9% over 4 yrs |
| Flat 11, Shelley Court, 46, London Road | £240,000 (Jun 2017) → £240,000 (Mar 2022) | +0% over 5 yrs |
Showing the 30 most recent of 44 homes with more than one sale.
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Crime and flood risk near London Road
Crime
552 crimes were reported within about a mile of London 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 | 149 |
| Shoplifting | 131 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 57 |
| Other theft | 52 |
| Public order | 43 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 29 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
London Road is in or near 5 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Kennet from Thatcham down to Reading Flood alert area
- River Thames at Reading and Caversham Flood warning area
- River Thames from Mapledurham to Sonning 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 London Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Church of England Primary School 454 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading 21 pupils | Other independent school | 11–17 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| New Town Primary School 410 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Reading School 1,138 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 0.3 mi |
| Redlands Primary School 196 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Maiden Erlegh School in Reading 889 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| The Abbey School Reading 807 pupils | Other independent school Christian | 3–19 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| The Deenway Montessori School 59 pupils | Other independent school | 3–16 | 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 · 19 min walk
- Reading station 1.0 mi · 19 min walk
- Earley station 1.7 mi · 33 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Cemetery Junction London Road (W-bound, London Road) 1 min walk
- Cemetery Junction (W-bound, Kings Road) 1 min walk
- Cemetery Junction (Stop E1, Kings Road) 1 min walk
- Cemetery Junction (Stop E2, Kings Road) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Pembroke Surgery
31 Alexandra Road, Reading · 0.3 mi - Melrose Surgery
73 London 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 · 0.9 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Tesco Reading Rd Express · 0.1 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op London Road · 0.1 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Erleigh Road · 0.2 mi
- Marks and Spencer Hospital M&S Royal Berkshire Hosp SF · 0.3 mi
Pharmacies
- Fourways Pharmacy · 0.1 mi
- Orange Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Erleigh Road Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
Dentists
- Bupa Health And Dental Centre · 0.2 mi
- The Orthodontic Centre (reading) Ltd · 0.2 mi
- Dr Bk Clinic · 0.4 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 6 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 | 7 of 10 |
| Employment | 9 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 4 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 6 of 10 |
| Crime | 6 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 4 of 10 |
| Living environment | 2 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 24.3% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 72.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 3.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 728 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 9.4% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 86.6% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 4.0% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,021 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 99% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 99% | 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 London Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 63.8% | 67.1% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 21.2% | 17.7% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 7.8% | 7.2% |
| Other ethnic group | 4% | 2.9% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 3.2% | 5.1% |
Religion
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.4% | 36.3% |
| Christian | 32.8% | 39.6% |
| Muslim | 9.6% | 8.9% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.9% |
| Hindu | 4.8% | 5% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.7% |
Country of birth
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.8% | 66.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 41.2% | 33.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 42% | 40.4% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 36.8% | 16.8% |
| No qualifications | 9.2% | 15.8% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 4.7% | 10.7% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 4.4% | 9.1% |
| Other qualifications | 1.9% | 3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 4.1% |
General health
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.6% | 51.2% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 34.4% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 10.7% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| No cars or vans in household | 45.5% | 28.4% |
| 1 car or van in household | 40.6% | 44.3% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 10.6% | 21.1% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 3.3% | 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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