New Bright Street, Reading
House prices, sold prices and local information for RG1 6QQ.
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At a glance
15 property sales on New Bright Street, Reading have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £203,000. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £234,836. Average sale prices fell from £212,667 in 2016 to £201,500 in 2025 (-5%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 0 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 93% flat, 7% terraced. Recorded sale prices on New Bright Street range from £150,000 to £355,000. 6% of homes sold here were freehold and 94% leasehold.
House prices on New Bright Street compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. New Bright 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: 6% freehold and 94% leasehold across 17 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 14 | £234,836 | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Terraced | 1 | £286,000 | 31 Aug 2018 |
Sold prices on New Bright Street
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62, New Bright Street RG1 6QQ | 28 Nov 2025 | £203,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 52, New Bright Street RG1 6QQ | 21 Oct 2025 | £200,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 19, New Bright Street RG1 6QQ | 9 Dec 2024 | £290,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 22, New Bright Street RG1 6QQ | 12 Jul 2024 | £315,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 38, New Bright Street RG1 6QQ | 25 Jan 2024 | £210,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 56, New Bright Street RG1 6QQ | 9 Sep 2022 | £355,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 26, New Bright Street RG1 6QQ | 22 Dec 2021 | £220,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 80, New Bright Street RG1 6QQ | 30 Sep 2021 | £215,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 10, New Bright Street RG1 6QQ | 30 Jul 2021 | £212,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 11, New Bright Street RG1 6QQ | 23 Jul 2021 | £215,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 46, New Bright Street RG1 6QQ | 28 Jan 2020 | £229,200 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 9, New Bright Street RG1 6QQ | 13 Mar 2019 | £285,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 32, New Bright Street RG1 6QQ | 31 Aug 2018 | £286,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 34, New Bright Street RG1 6QQ | 27 Jan 2017 | £230,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 2, New Bright Street RG1 6QQ | 11 Nov 2016 | £150,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 80, New Bright Street RG1 6QQ | 23 Sep 2016 | £253,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 40, New Bright Street RG1 6QQ | 17 Mar 2016 | £235,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 80, New Bright Street | £253,000 (Sep 2016) → £215,000 (Sep 2021) | -15% over 5 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near New Bright Street
Crime
907 crimes were reported within about a mile of New Bright Street in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 273 |
| Shoplifting | 168 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 91 |
| Other theft | 91 |
| Public order | 78 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 56 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
New Bright Street is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Kennet from Thatcham down to Reading 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 New Bright Street
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coley Primary School 250 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Katesgrove Primary School 674 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Kendrick School 939 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 0.5 mi |
| The Deenway Montessori School 59 pupils | Other independent school | 3–16 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| The Abbey School Reading 807 pupils | Other independent school Christian | 3–19 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| All Saints Junior School 99 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Civitas Academy 374 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School 60 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–7 | 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 0.6 mi · 11 min walk
- Reading station 0.6 mi · 11 min walk
- Reading West station 0.7 mi · 14 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Castle Street (stop CQ, Castle Street) 3 min walk
- Castle Street (stop CP, Castle Street) 3 min walk
- Bridge Street (stop MI, Bridge Street) 3 min walk
- Katesgrove Lane (Opp, Berkeley Avenue) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Broad Street Health Centre
1St Floor, Broad St Hc, Reading · 0.3 mi - Abbey Medical Centre
1St Floor, 103-105 Broad Street Mall, Reading · 0.3 mi - London Street Surgery
72 London Street, Reading · 0.3 mi - Chatham Street Surgery
121 Chatham Street, Reading · 0.4 mi
Supermarkets
- Asda Express Asda Berkeley Express Petrol · 0.3 mi
- Iceland Iceland Reading 2 · 0.3 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Reading Oxford Rd Express · 0.3 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Crown St Express · 0.3 mi
Pharmacies
- Boots · 0.3 mi
- Superdrug Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Boots · 0.4 mi
Dentists
- Zenith House · 0.3 mi
- Reading Smiles · 0.4 mi
- Puresmile Reading Limited · 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 5 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 | 6 of 10 |
| Employment | 4 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 6 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 3 of 10 |
| Crime | 2 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 5 of 10 |
| Living environment | 5 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 22.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 63.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 13.5% | 17.1% |
| Households | 690 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 12.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 80.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 7.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,284 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 98% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 98% | 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 New Bright Street
Ethnic group
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 52.6% | 67.1% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 31.8% | 17.7% |
| Other ethnic group | 6.9% | 2.9% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 4.9% | 7.2% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 3.8% | 5.1% |
Religion
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.5% | 36.3% |
| Christian | 31.6% | 39.6% |
| Hindu | 15.7% | 5% |
| Muslim | 7.7% | 8.9% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 1.7% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.7% |
Country of birth
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 36.6% | 66.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 63.4% | 33.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 63.9% | 40.4% |
| No qualifications | 11.1% | 15.8% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 9.8% | 16.8% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 5.5% | 10.7% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 5.3% | 9.1% |
| Other qualifications | 2.7% | 3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 4.1% |
General health
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56.2% | 51.2% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 34.4% |
| Fair health | 8.2% | 10.7% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| No cars or vans in household | 60.2% | 28.4% |
| 1 car or van in household | 33.5% | 44.3% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 5.2% | 21.1% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 1% | 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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