Shaw Road, Reading
House prices, sold prices and local information for RG1 6JX.
At a glance
3 property sales on Shaw Road, Reading have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 28 Jul 2023. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £577,500.
House prices on Shaw Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Shaw Road has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all RG1 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £577,500 | 13 Sep 2022 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £530,000 | 28 Jul 2023 |
Sold prices on Shaw Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2, Shaw Road RG1 6JX | 26 Mar 2024 | £325,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 17, Shaw Road RG1 6JX | 28 Jul 2023 | £530,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 1, Shaw Road RG1 6JX | 13 Sep 2022 | £685,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 7, Shaw Road RG1 6JX | 6 Dec 2016 | £470,000 | 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 Shaw Road
Crime
807 crimes were reported within about a mile of Shaw 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 | 245 |
| Shoplifting | 173 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 87 |
| Public order | 73 |
| Other theft | 65 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 51 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Shaw Road 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 Shaw Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coley Primary School 250 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School 322 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School 60 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–7 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| All Saints Junior School 99 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Katesgrove Primary School 674 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| St Edward's Prep 147 pupils | Other independent school | 2–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Oxford Road Community School 244 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| New Christ Church Church of England Primary School 185 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good 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 and local GPs
Train stations
- Reading West station 0.7 mi · 14 min walk
- Reading station 0.9 mi · 19 min walk
- Reading station 0.9 mi · 19 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Shaw Road (opp, Wensley Road) 1 min walk
- Shaw Road (adj, Holybrook Road) 1 min walk
- Coley Avenue (opp, Berkeley Avenue) 1 min walk
- Coley Avenue (adj, Berkeley Avenue) 1 min walk
GP surgeries
- Coley Park Surgery
80 Wensley Road, Coley Park, Reading · 0.2 mi - Chatham Street Surgery
121 Chatham Street, Reading · 0.6 mi - Broad Street Health Centre
1St Floor, Broad St Hc, Reading · 0.6 mi - Abbey Medical Centre
1St Floor, 103-105 Broad Street Mall, Reading · 0.6 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 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: decile 5 of 10 · Crime: decile 3 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 64.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 17.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 17.1% | 17.1% |
| Households | 621 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 67.3% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 18.0% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,472 |
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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