Newcastle Road, Reading
House prices, sold prices and local information for RG2 7TR, RG2 7TN, RG2 7TW.
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At a glance
15 property sales on Newcastle Road, Reading have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 15 Nov 2023. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £171,083. Average sale prices rose from £195,500 in 2016 to £284,500 in 2023 (+46%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Newcastle Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Newcastle Road has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all RG2 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 60% freehold and 40% leasehold across 25 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 6 | £171,083 | 15 Nov 2023 |
| Semi-detached | 5 | £358,690 | 2 May 2023 |
| Terraced | 4 | £264,875 | 8 Jan 2021 |
Sold prices on Newcastle Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11, Newcastle Road RG2 7TN | 28 Mar 2024 | £400,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Flat 5, 14, Newcastle Road RG2 7TR | 15 Nov 2023 | £180,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 18, Newcastle Road RG2 7TR | 2 May 2023 | £377,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Flat 1, 14, Newcastle Road RG2 7TR | 28 Feb 2023 | £180,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 2, Newcastle Road RG2 7TR | 25 Jan 2023 | £401,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Flat 4, 14, Newcastle Road RG2 7TR | 18 Jan 2023 | £170,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 4, Newcastle Road RG2 7TR | 12 Oct 2022 | £455,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Flat 6, 14, Newcastle Road RG2 7TR | 12 Sep 2022 | £170,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 249, Newcastle Road RG2 7TP | 24 Aug 2022 | £249,950 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 27, Newcastle Road RG2 7TN | 26 Mar 2021 | £500,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 7, Newcastle Road RG2 7TN | 18 Feb 2021 | £300,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 231, Newcastle Road RG2 7TW | 8 Jan 2021 | £250,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 1, 14, Newcastle Road RG2 7TR | 29 Oct 2020 | £175,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 12, Newcastle Road RG2 7TR | 26 Jun 2020 | £310,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 229, Newcastle Road RG2 7TW | 5 Dec 2019 | £247,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 23, Newcastle Road RG2 7TN | 15 Nov 2019 | £450,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 229, Newcastle Road RG2 7TW | 7 Oct 2019 | £260,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 19, Newcastle Road RG2 7TN | 23 Mar 2018 | £555,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 68, Newcastle Road RG2 7TS | 12 Feb 2018 | £297,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 3, 17, Newcastle Road RG2 7TN | 19 Jan 2018 | £265,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 2, 17, Newcastle Road RG2 7TN | 19 Jan 2018 | £305,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 1, 17, Newcastle Road RG2 7TN | 19 Jan 2018 | £265,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 5, 14, Newcastle Road RG2 7TR | 24 Jun 2016 | £170,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 38, Newcastle Road RG2 7TR | 21 Mar 2016 | £265,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 3, 14, Newcastle Road RG2 7TR | 26 Feb 2016 | £151,500 | 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 5, 14, Newcastle Road | £170,000 (Jun 2016) → £180,000 (Nov 2023) | +6% over 7 yrs |
| Flat 1, 14, Newcastle Road | £175,000 (Oct 2020) → £180,000 (Feb 2023) | +3% over 2 yrs |
| 229, Newcastle Road | £260,000 (Oct 2019) → £247,000 (Dec 2019) | -5% over under a year |
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Crime and flood risk near Newcastle Road
Crime
337 crimes were reported within about a mile of Newcastle Road 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 | 129 |
| Public order | 40 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 39 |
| Shoplifting | 32 |
| Other theft | 22 |
| Vehicle crime | 21 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Newcastle Road 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 Newcastle Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Palmer Primary Academy 436 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.1 mi |
| Reading Girls' School 905 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Groveside School 36 pupils | Other independent special school | 7–16 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| OneSchool Global Reading Senior Campus 92 pupils | Other independent school Plymouth Brethren Christian Church | 7–18 | 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 |
| Leighton Park School 581 pupils | Other independent school Quaker | 11–18 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School 511 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Blagdon Nursery School 142 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | 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 1.4 mi · 29 min walk
- Reading station 1.4 mi · 29 min walk
- Reading West station 1.7 mi · 34 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Newcastle Road (E-bound, Newcastle Road) 1 min walk
- Newcastle Road (W-bound, Newcastle Road) 1 min walk
- Corbridge Road (N-bound, Corbridge Road) 2 min walk
- Corbridge Road (S-bound, Corbridge Road) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- University Medical Group
University Health Centre, 9-11 Northcourt Avenue, Reading · 0.3 mi - Long Barn Lane Surgery
22 Long Barn Lane, Whitley, Reading · 0.3 mi - Milman & Kennet Surgery
Milman Road Health Centre, 1St Floor, Reading · 0.4 mi - Pembroke Surgery
31 Alexandra Road, Reading · 0.8 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Tesco Reading Whitley St Express · 0.4 mi
- Makro Makro Reading · 0.5 mi
- Aldi Aldi Whitley Reading · 0.5 mi
- Morrisons Morrisons Whitley Reading · 0.5 mi
Pharmacies
- Basingstoke Road Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Christchurch Road Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Whitley Street Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
Dentists
- University Health Centre · 0.3 mi
- Whitley Street (dental Surgery) · 0.5 mi
- Community Dental Clinic · 0.5 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 2 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 | 2 of 10 |
| Employment | 3 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 2 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 3 of 10 |
| Crime | 2 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 2 of 10 |
| Living environment | 8 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 33.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 15.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 49.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 648 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 21.4% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 66.6% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 12.0% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,731 |
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 Newcastle Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 50.2% | 67.1% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 22.9% | 17.7% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 18.1% | 7.2% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 7.2% | 5.1% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.6% | 2.9% |
Religion
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 45.7% | 39.6% |
| No religion | 25.7% | 36.3% |
| Muslim | 13.5% | 8.9% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.9% |
| Hindu | 4.1% | 5% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 1.7% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.7% |
Country of birth
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.2% | 66.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 39.8% | 33.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 28.4% | 40.4% |
| No qualifications | 27.5% | 15.8% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 12.5% | 9.1% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 11.9% | 16.8% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 11.5% | 10.7% |
| Other qualifications | 4.2% | 3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 4.1% |
General health
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.8% | 51.2% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 34.4% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 10.7% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 40.1% | 44.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 38.9% | 28.4% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 16% | 21.1% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 4.9% | 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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