Newlyn Gardens, Reading
House prices, sold prices and local information for RG2 8BD.
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At a glance
2 property sales on Newlyn Gardens, Reading have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2018. The most recent sale was on 26 Jan 2021. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £286,000.
House prices on Newlyn Gardens compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Newlyn Gardens has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all RG2 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 2 | £286,000 | 26 Jan 2021 |
Sold prices on Newlyn Gardens
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10, Newlyn Gardens RG2 8BD | 26 Jan 2021 | £290,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, Newlyn Gardens RG2 8BD | 6 Jul 2018 | £282,000 | Semi-detached | 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.
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Crime and flood risk near Newlyn Gardens
Crime
248 crimes were reported within about a mile of Newlyn Gardens in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 107 |
| Public order | 36 |
| Shoplifting | 20 |
| Other theft | 19 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 17 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Newlyn Gardens is in or near 6 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Kennet from Thatcham down to Reading Flood alert area
- Lower River Loddon Flood alert area
- River Enborne and Foudry Brook Flood alert area
- Foudry Brook from Stratfield Mortimer to Green Park Flood warning 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 Newlyn Gardens
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School 511 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Hartland High School 589 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Inadequate Report | 0.3 mi |
| Blagdon Nursery School 142 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School 298 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Geoffrey Field Junior School 357 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Geoffrey Field Infant School 313 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Reading Girls' School 905 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| OneSchool Global Reading Senior Campus 92 pupils | Other independent school Plymouth Brethren Christian Church | 7–18 | Report | 0.7 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 Green Park station 1.4 mi · 28 min walk
- Reading West station 2.1 mi · 42 min walk
- Reading station 2.1 mi · 42 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Callington Road (opp, Basingstoke Road) 1 min walk
- Callington Road (adj, Basingstoke Road) 2 min walk
- Bennet Road (opp, Basingstoke Road) 2 min walk
- Bennet Road (adj, Basingstoke Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Long Barn Lane Surgery
22 Long Barn Lane, Whitley, Reading · 0.6 mi - University Medical Group
University Health Centre, 9-11 Northcourt Avenue, Reading · 1.1 mi - Milman & Kennet Surgery
Milman Road Health Centre, 1St Floor, Reading · 1.1 mi - Coley Park Surgery
80 Wensley Road, Coley Park, Reading · 1.4 mi
Supermarkets
- Aldi Aldi Whitley Reading · 0.4 mi
- Morrisons Morrisons Whitley Reading · 0.4 mi
- Lidl Lidl Whitley Reading · 0.5 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Whitley Wood · 0.7 mi
Pharmacies
- Whitley 277 Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Fittleworth Medical Limited · 0.7 mi
- Whitley Wood Pharmacy · 0.7 mi
Dentists
- Community Dental Clinic · 0.3 mi
- Dental Surgery · 1.0 mi
- University Health Centre · 1.1 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 | 1 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 3 of 10 |
| Crime | 3 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 2 of 10 |
| Living environment | 9 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 40.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 10.4% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 49.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 557 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 24.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 66.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 8.8% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,636 |
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 Newlyn Gardens
Ethnic group
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 61.5% | 67.1% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 17.7% | 17.7% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 11.4% | 7.2% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 7.5% | 5.1% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.8% | 2.9% |
Religion
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.4% | 36.3% |
| Christian | 34.7% | 39.6% |
| Muslim | 10% | 8.9% |
| Hindu | 5.3% | 5% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.9% |
| Buddhist | 3.2% | 1.7% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.7% |
Country of birth
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.2% | 66.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 25.8% | 33.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.8% | 15.8% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 20% | 40.4% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 15.9% | 9.1% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.6% | 10.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 10.9% | 16.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 4.1% |
| Other qualifications | 3.1% | 3% |
General health
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.5% | 51.2% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 34.4% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 10.7% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 44.3% | 44.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 28% | 28.4% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 20.1% | 21.1% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 7.5% | 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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