Salcombe Road, Reading
House prices, sold prices and local information for RG2 7LJ, RG2 7LH.
At a glance
7 property sales on Salcombe Road, Reading have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2018. The most recent sale was on 19 Sep 2025. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £281,100.
House prices on Salcombe Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Salcombe 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
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 5 | £281,100 | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £329,000 | 12 Nov 2021 |
Sold prices on Salcombe Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22, Salcombe Road RG2 7LJ | 19 Sep 2025 | £315,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 50, Salcombe Road RG2 7LJ | 8 Apr 2022 | £320,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 2, Salcombe Road RG2 7LJ | 12 Nov 2021 | £310,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 41, Salcombe Road RG2 7LH | 21 May 2021 | £262,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 56, Salcombe Road RG2 7LJ | 5 Feb 2021 | £348,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 38, Salcombe Road RG2 7LJ | 13 Mar 2019 | £238,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 12, Salcombe Road RG2 7LJ | 11 Jul 2018 | £270,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 35, Salcombe Road RG2 7LH | 22 Jun 2017 | £242,500 | 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.
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Crime and flood risk near Salcombe Road
Crime
245 crimes were reported within about a mile of Salcombe Road 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 | 109 |
| Public order | 36 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 |
| Other theft | 15 |
| Shoplifting | 15 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 13 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Salcombe 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 Salcombe Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading Girls' School 905 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| The Palmer Primary Academy 436 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Blagdon Nursery School 142 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Leighton Park School 581 pupils | Other independent school Quaker | 11–18 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School 511 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| OneSchool Global Reading Senior Campus 92 pupils | Other independent school Plymouth Brethren Christian Church | 7–18 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Groveside School 36 pupils | Other independent special school | 7–16 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| The Ridgeway Primary School 362 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | 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 and local GPs
Train stations
- Earley station 1.7 mi · 35 min walk
- Reading station 1.8 mi · 35 min walk
- Reading station 1.8 mi · 35 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Staverton Road (adj, Cressingham Road) 3 min walk
- Birdhill Avenue (adj, Cressingham Road) 3 min walk
- Staverton Road (opp, Cressingham Road) 3 min walk
- Birdhill Avenue (opp, Cressingham Road) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- University Medical Group
University Health Centre, 9-11 Northcourt Avenue, Reading · 0.4 mi - Long Barn Lane Surgery
22 Long Barn Lane, Whitley, Reading · 0.4 mi - Milman & Kennet Surgery
Milman Road Health Centre, 1St Floor, Reading · 0.8 mi - Pembroke Surgery
31 Alexandra Road, Reading · 1.0 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice 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: decile 3 of 10 · Crime: decile 3 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 37.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 15.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 45.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 486 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 20.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 68.7% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 10.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,407 |
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.
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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