Southampton Street, Reading
House prices, sold prices and local information for RG1 2RD, RG1 2QW, RG1 2QX.
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At a glance
46 property sales on Southampton Street, Reading have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £380,000. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £263,448. 10 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 7 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 63% flat, 37% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Southampton Street range from £131,000 to £512,000. 54% of homes sold here were freehold and 46% leasehold.
House prices on Southampton Street compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Southampton 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: 54% freehold and 46% leasehold across 93 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 29 | £263,448 | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Terraced | 17 | £338,000 | 20 Aug 2026 |
Sold prices on Southampton Street
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9, The Old British School, 153, Southampton Street RG1 2BL | 20 Aug 2026 | £380,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 96, Southampton Street RG1 2QX | 19 Dec 2025 | £435,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Suite 2, City Gate Business Centre, Southampton Street RG1 2QW | 24 Nov 2025 | £350,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| Flat 6, 77, Southampton Street RG1 2QU | 14 Nov 2025 | £340,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 197, Southampton Street RG1 2RB | 31 Oct 2025 | £350,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 9, Thomsons Yard, 106, Southampton Street RG1 2QX | 7 Oct 2025 | £192,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 194, Southampton Street RG1 2RD | 19 Sep 2025 | £240,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 194, Southampton Street RG1 2RD | 19 Sep 2025 | £225,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 203, Southampton Street RG1 2RB | 7 Jul 2025 | £320,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 198, Southampton Street RG1 2RD | 6 Jun 2025 | £510,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 3, Thomsons Yard, 106, Southampton Street RG1 2QX | 16 May 2025 | £170,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 220, Southampton Street RG1 2RD | 31 Jan 2025 | £276,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 156, Southampton Street RG1 2RD | 2 Jan 2025 | £440,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 228, Southampton Street RG1 2RD | 18 Dec 2024 | £345,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 8, Thomsons Yard, 106, Southampton Street RG1 2QX | 6 Nov 2024 | £275,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 234, Southampton Street RG1 2RD | 30 Oct 2024 | £325,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| First And Second Floor Flat, 111 - 113, Southampton Street RG1 2QZ | 29 Oct 2024 | £850,000 | Flat | Freehold |
| 112, Southampton Street RG1 2QX | 29 Oct 2024 | £500,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 114, Southampton Street RG1 2QX | 29 Oct 2024 | £350,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 116, Southampton Street RG1 2QX | 29 Oct 2024 | £500,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 118, Southampton Street RG1 2QX | 29 Oct 2024 | £500,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 120, Southampton Street RG1 2QX | 29 Oct 2024 | £500,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 2, 122, Southampton Street RG1 2QX | 29 Oct 2024 | £175,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 1, 122, Southampton Street RG1 2QX | 29 Oct 2024 | £175,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 126, Southampton Street RG1 2QX | 29 Oct 2024 | £500,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 74, Southampton Street RG1 2QR | 29 Oct 2024 | £675,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 232, Southampton Street RG1 2RD | 16 Oct 2024 | £330,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 11, City Gate, 95 - 107, Southampton Street RG1 2QW | 4 Oct 2024 | £200,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 1A, The Old British School, 153, Southampton Street RG1 2BL | 30 Sep 2024 | £265,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 146, Southampton Street RG1 2RD | 24 Sep 2024 | £274,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 173, Southampton Street RG1 2QZ | 16 Jul 2024 | £315,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 2, 148, Southampton Street RG1 2RD | 12 Jun 2024 | £300,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 8, City Gate, 95 - 107, Southampton Street RG1 2QW | 29 Feb 2024 | £310,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| 168, Southampton Street RG1 2RD | 2 Feb 2024 | £240,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 144, Southampton Street RG1 2RD | 12 Jan 2024 | £285,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 15, The Old British School, 153, Southampton Street RG1 2BL | 11 Sep 2023 | £475,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 26 - 28, Southampton Street RG1 2QL | 28 Jul 2023 | £777,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 5, City Gate, 95 - 107, Southampton Street RG1 2QW | 21 Jun 2023 | £267,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 223, Southampton Street RG1 2RB | 17 Oct 2022 | £240,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 164, Southampton Street RG1 2RD | 12 Oct 2022 | £495,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 4, Thomsons Yard, 106, Southampton Street RG1 2QX | 2 Aug 2022 | £170,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 208, Southampton Street RG1 2RD | 27 May 2022 | £345,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 225, Southampton Street RG1 2RB | 27 May 2022 | £535,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 1, The Old British School, 153, Southampton Street RG1 2BL | 20 May 2022 | £215,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| 12B, The Old British School, 153, Southampton Street RG1 2BL | 9 Mar 2022 | £175,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 12A, The Old British School, 153, Southampton Street RG1 2BL | 9 Mar 2022 | £195,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 108, Southampton Street RG1 2QX | 11 Jan 2022 | £315,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 15, The Old British School, 153, Southampton Street RG1 2BL | 24 Sep 2021 | £415,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 220, Southampton Street RG1 2RD | 16 Aug 2021 | £285,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 1A, The Old British School, 153, Southampton Street RG1 2BL | 7 Jul 2021 | £265,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 9, The Old British School, 153, Southampton Street | £420,000 (Feb 2021) → £380,000 (Aug 2026) | -10% over 6 yrs |
| Suite 2, City Gate Business Centre, Southampton Street | £375,000 (Apr 2019) → £350,000 (Nov 2025) | -7% over 7 yrs |
| 197, Southampton Street | £231,000 (Dec 2020) → £350,000 (Oct 2025) | +52% over 5 yrs |
| 203, Southampton Street | £270,000 (Sep 2017) → £320,000 (Jul 2025) | +19% over 8 yrs |
| 220, Southampton Street | £270,000 (Sep 2017) → £285,000 (Aug 2021) → £276,000 (Jan 2025) | +2% over 7 yrs |
| 232, Southampton Street | £308,000 (Jul 2017) → £330,000 (Oct 2024) | +7% over 7 yrs |
| 1A, The Old British School, 153, Southampton Street | £265,000 (Jul 2021) → £265,000 (Sep 2024) | +0% over 3 yrs |
| 15, The Old British School, 153, Southampton Street | £415,000 (Sep 2021) → £475,000 (Sep 2023) | +14% over 2 yrs |
| 108, Southampton Street | £160,000 (Jan 2020) → £315,000 (Jan 2022) | +97% over 2 yrs |
| Flat 1, 148, Southampton Street | £225,000 (Jul 2019) → £227,000 (Jun 2021) | +1% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Southampton Street
Crime
863 crimes were reported within about a mile of Southampton Street in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 244 |
| Shoplifting | 199 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 87 |
| Public order | 80 |
| Other theft | 69 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 53 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Southampton 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 Southampton Street
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Abbey School Reading 807 pupils | Other independent school Christian | 3–19 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Katesgrove Primary School 674 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Kendrick School 939 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 0.3 mi |
| New Christ Church Church of England Primary School 185 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| The Deenway Montessori School 59 pupils | Other independent school | 3–16 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Coley Primary School 250 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Groveside School 36 pupils | Other independent special school | 7–16 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Reading School 1,138 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding 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 0.8 mi · 15 min walk
- Reading station 0.8 mi · 15 min walk
- Reading West station 1.1 mi · 22 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Silver Street (adj 9, Silver Street) 1 min walk
- West Hill (adj, Southampton Street) 2 min walk
- Crown Place Passage (opp, Kendrick Road) 3 min walk
- Crown Place Passage (adj, Kendrick Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- London Street Surgery
72 London Street, Reading · 0.2 mi - Milman & Kennet Surgery
Milman Road Health Centre, 1St Floor, Reading · 0.3 mi - Melrose Surgery
73 London Road, Reading · 0.4 mi - Abbey Medical Centre
1St Floor, 103-105 Broad Street Mall, Reading · 0.6 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Tesco Crown St Express · 0.2 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Reading Whitley St Express · 0.2 mi
- Marks and Spencer Hospital M&S Royal Berkshire Hosp SF · 0.4 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Reading Market Place Express · 0.5 mi
Pharmacies
- Whitley Street Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Boots · 0.4 mi
- Basingstoke Road Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
Dentists
- Whitley Street (dental Surgery) · 0.2 mi
- Kendrick View Dental Practice · 0.2 mi
- Dr Bk 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 6 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 | 9 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 5 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 6 of 10 |
| Crime | 6 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 4 of 10 |
| Living environment | 2 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 31.7% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 64.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 3.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 804 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 13.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 80.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 5.2% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,151 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 99% | 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 Southampton Street
Ethnic group
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 50.5% | 67.1% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 33.5% | 17.7% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 6.4% | 7.2% |
| Other ethnic group | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 4.3% | 5.1% |
Religion
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 43.7% | 39.6% |
| No religion | 30% | 36.3% |
| Hindu | 8.5% | 5% |
| Muslim | 7.2% | 8.9% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.9% |
| Buddhist | 2.4% | 1.7% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.7% |
Country of birth
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 39.8% | 66.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 60.2% | 33.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 47% | 40.4% |
| No qualifications | 14.2% | 15.8% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 13.2% | 16.8% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.2% | 9.1% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 6.8% | 10.7% |
| Other qualifications | 6.1% | 3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 4.1% |
General health
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.1% | 51.2% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 34.4% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 10.7% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 46.9% | 44.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 38.8% | 28.4% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 11.6% | 21.1% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 2.7% | 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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