Montague Street, Reading
House prices, sold prices and local information for RG1 4JH, RG1 4JW.
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At a glance
9 property sales on Montague Street, Reading have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 24 Jun 2024. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £256,750. Average sale prices fell from £270,407 in 2016 to £254,000 in 2024 (-6%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 89% terraced, 11% flat. Recorded sale prices on Montague Street range from £199,000 to £300,000. 92% of homes sold here were freehold and 8% leasehold.
House prices on Montague Street compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Montague 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
Tenure: 92% freehold and 8% leasehold across 13 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 8 | £256,750 | 24 Jun 2024 |
| Flat | 1 | £249,220 | 24 Jun 2016 |
Sold prices on Montague Street
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20, Montague Street RG1 4JH | 30 Jan 2026 | £199,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5, Montague Street RG1 4JH | 24 Jun 2024 | £278,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 21, Montague Street RG1 4JH | 10 May 2024 | £230,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 27, Montague Street RG1 4JH | 19 Jul 2023 | £265,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 22, Montague Street RG1 4JH | 7 Oct 2022 | £330,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 10, Montague Street RG1 4JH | 19 Aug 2022 | £301,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 10, Montague Street RG1 4JH | 10 Jun 2022 | £260,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 13, Montague Street RG1 4JH | 16 Jul 2021 | £300,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 13, Montague Street RG1 4JH | 24 Sep 2020 | £199,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 29, Montague Street RG1 4JH | 17 Jul 2019 | £220,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 25, Montague Street RG1 4JH | 30 Sep 2016 | £285,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 7, Montague Street RG1 4JH | 23 Sep 2016 | £277,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 3, Alderney Court, Montague Street RG1 4JW | 24 Jun 2016 | £249,220 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10, Montague Street | £260,000 (Jun 2022) → £301,000 (Aug 2022) | +16% over under a year |
| 13, Montague Street | £199,000 (Sep 2020) → £300,000 (Jul 2021) | +51% over under a year |
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Crime and flood risk near Montague Street
Crime
684 crimes were reported within about a mile of Montague Street 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 | 192 |
| Shoplifting | 152 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 72 |
| Other theft | 60 |
| Public order | 56 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 43 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Montague Street is in or near 6 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
- River Kennet from Theale down to Reading 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 Montague Street
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading 21 pupils | Other independent school | 11–17 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| St John's Church of England Primary School 454 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Reading School 1,138 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 0.3 mi |
| New Town Primary School 410 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| The Deenway Montessori School 59 pupils | Other independent school | 3–16 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Kendrick School 939 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 0.4 mi |
| The Abbey School Reading 807 pupils | Other independent school Christian | 3–19 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Redlands Primary School 196 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 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 0.8 mi · 16 min walk
- Reading station 0.8 mi · 16 min walk
- Reading West station 1.5 mi · 30 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Reading College (opp, Kings Road) 1 min walk
- Reading College (adj, Kings Road) 2 min walk
- Eldon Road (opp, Kings Road) 2 min walk
- Eldon Road (adj, Kings Road) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Melrose Surgery
73 London Road, Reading · 0.2 mi - Pembroke Surgery
31 Alexandra Road, Reading · 0.3 mi - London Street Surgery
72 London Street, Reading · 0.6 mi - Milman & Kennet Surgery
Milman Road Health Centre, 1St Floor, Reading · 0.8 mi
Supermarkets
- Marks and Spencer Hospital M&S Royal Berkshire Hosp SF · 0.3 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Reading Rd Express · 0.3 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op London Road · 0.3 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Erleigh Road · 0.3 mi
Pharmacies
- Fourways Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Orange Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Erleigh Road Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
Dentists
- Bupa Health And Dental Centre · 0.1 mi
- Dr Bk Clinic · 0.2 mi
- The Orthodontic Centre (reading) Ltd · 0.3 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+) | 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 Montague Street
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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