Newark Street, Reading
House prices, sold prices and local information for RG1 2SR.
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At a glance
15 property sales on Newark Street, Reading have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £300,000. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £277,886. 5 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 3 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Newark Street compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Newark 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: 25% freehold and 75% leasehold across 24 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 11 | £277,886 | 13 May 2026 |
| Terraced | 4 | £314,956 | 28 Jul 2025 |
Sold prices on Newark Street
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3, 3, Newark Street RG1 2SR | 13 May 2026 | £300,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 25, Newark Street RG1 2SR | 28 Jul 2025 | £375,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 16, Newark Street RG1 2SR | 11 Jul 2025 | £276,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 2, 3, Newark Street RG1 2SR | 15 Aug 2024 | £329,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 2, 20, Newark Street RG1 2SR | 26 Apr 2024 | £230,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 9, Newark Street RG1 2SR | 13 Apr 2023 | £305,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 11, Priors Court, Newark Street RG1 2SR | 19 Dec 2022 | £176,250 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 12, Priors Court, Newark Street RG1 2SR | 27 Jun 2022 | £157,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 1, Priors Court, Newark Street RG1 2SR | 1 Jun 2022 | £163,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 2, 5, Newark Street RG1 2SR | 11 Nov 2021 | £202,149 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 1, 5, Newark Street RG1 2SR | 11 Nov 2021 | £202,149 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 1, 3, Newark Street RG1 2SR | 17 Sep 2021 | £300,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 4, 3, Newark Street RG1 2SR | 18 Jun 2021 | £317,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 7, 3, Newark Street RG1 2SR | 4 Jun 2021 | £342,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 2, 3, Newark Street RG1 2SR | 4 Jun 2021 | £315,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 6, 3, Newark Street RG1 2SR | 21 May 2021 | £340,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 5, 3, Newark Street RG1 2SR | 7 Apr 2021 | £336,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 3, 3, Newark Street RG1 2SR | 1 Apr 2021 | £320,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 2, 5, Newark Street RG1 2SR | 1 Feb 2021 | £95,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 1, 5, Newark Street RG1 2SR | 1 Feb 2021 | £95,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 15, Newark Street RG1 2SR | 10 Jul 2020 | £308,325 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 17, Newark Street RG1 2SR | 29 May 2020 | £280,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 7, Priors Court, Newark Street RG1 2SR | 31 Mar 2016 | £217,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 16, Newark Street RG1 2SR | 30 Mar 2016 | £300,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Flat 3, 3, Newark Street | £320,000 (Apr 2021) → £300,000 (May 2026) | -6% over 5 yrs |
| 16, Newark Street | £300,000 (Mar 2016) → £276,500 (Jul 2025) | -8% over 9 yrs |
| Flat 2, 3, Newark Street | £315,000 (Jun 2021) → £329,000 (Aug 2024) | +4% over 3 yrs |
| Flat 1, 5, Newark Street | £95,000 (Feb 2021) → £202,149 (Nov 2021) | +113% over under a year |
| Flat 2, 5, Newark Street | £95,000 (Feb 2021) → £202,149 (Nov 2021) | +113% over under a year |
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Crime and flood risk near Newark Street
Crime
857 crimes were reported within about a mile of Newark Street in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 242 |
| Shoplifting | 194 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 85 |
| Public order | 77 |
| Other theft | 72 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 54 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Newark Street 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 Newark Street
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katesgrove Primary School 674 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Kendrick School 939 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 0.2 mi |
| The Abbey School Reading 807 pupils | Other independent school Christian | 3–19 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| The Deenway Montessori School 59 pupils | Other independent school | 3–16 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Coley Primary School 250 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| New Christ Church Church of England Primary School 185 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading 21 pupils | Other independent school | 11–17 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Groveside School 36 pupils | Other independent special school | 7–16 | 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 0.6 mi · 13 min walk
- Reading station 0.6 mi · 13 min walk
- Reading West station 1.0 mi · 21 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- West Hill (adj, Southampton Street) 2 min walk
- Crown Street (adj, London Street) 2 min walk
- Crown Street (S-bound, London Street) 2 min walk
- Pell Street (On, Pell Street) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- London Street Surgery
72 London Street, Reading · 0.1 mi - Melrose Surgery
73 London Road, Reading · 0.4 mi - Milman & Kennet Surgery
Milman Road Health Centre, 1St Floor, Reading · 0.4 mi - Abbey Medical Centre
1St Floor, 103-105 Broad Street Mall, Reading · 0.5 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Tesco Crown St Express · 0.1 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Reading Whitley St Express · 0.4 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Reading Market Place Express · 0.4 mi
- Sainsburys Sainsburys Broad St · 0.4 mi
Pharmacies
- Boots · 0.3 mi
- Whitley Street Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Boots · 0.5 mi
Dentists
- Kendrick View Dental Practice · 0.2 mi
- Whitley Street (dental Surgery) · 0.3 mi
- Reading Smiles · 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 7 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 | 8 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 7 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 5 of 10 |
| Crime | 4 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 5 of 10 |
| Living environment | 4 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 26.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 61.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 12.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 554 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 11.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 85.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 3.2% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,359 |
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 Newark Street
Ethnic group
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 55.9% | 67.1% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 26.7% | 17.7% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 8% | 7.2% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 4.9% | 5.1% |
| Other ethnic group | 4.5% | 2.9% |
Religion
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 35% | 39.6% |
| No religion | 34.2% | 36.3% |
| Muslim | 10.1% | 8.9% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.9% |
| Hindu | 8.4% | 5% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.7% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.7% |
Country of birth
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 40.1% | 66.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 59.9% | 33.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 55.1% | 40.4% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 15% | 16.8% |
| No qualifications | 8.8% | 15.8% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 7.4% | 9.1% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 7% | 10.7% |
| Other qualifications | 3.4% | 3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 4.1% |
General health
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.6% | 51.2% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 34.4% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 10.7% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| No cars or vans in household | 51.5% | 28.4% |
| 1 car or van in household | 40% | 44.3% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 7.6% | 21.1% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 0.9% | 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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