Southcote Road, Reading
House prices, sold prices and local information for RG30 2DG, RG30 2EN, RG30 2AT.
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At a glance
130 property sales on Southcote Road, Reading have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 12 homes sold here for an average of £203,083. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £199,212. Average sale prices rose from £199,882 in 2016 to £205,182 in 2026 (+3%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 46% below the Reading average of £378,776 over the same period. 29 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 19 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 99% flat, 1% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Southcote Road range from £105,000 to £292,500. 1% of homes sold here were freehold and 99% leasehold. Of 339 streets in Reading with at least two sales in the last year, Southcote Road ranks 316th for average price, making it one of the more affordable streets in the town.
House prices on Southcote Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all RG30 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 1% freehold and 99% leasehold across 159 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 129 | £199,212 | 25 Aug 2026 |
| Terraced | 1 | £150,000 | 16 Aug 2021 |
Sold prices on Southcote Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12, Beta House, Southcote Road RG30 2AR | 25 Aug 2026 | £105,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 12, Monck Court, Southcote Road RG30 2AF | 17 Jul 2026 | £210,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 7, Waverley Court, Southcote Road RG30 2AE | 1 Jul 2026 | £212,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 24, Lesley Court, Southcote Road RG30 2AT | 19 Jun 2026 | £200,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 7, Kingswood Court, Southcote Road RG30 2AU | 1 Jun 2026 | £208,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 3, Beacon Court, Southcote Road RG30 2ER | 24 Apr 2026 | £210,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 16, Josephine Court, Southcote Road RG30 2DG | 17 Apr 2026 | £200,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 20, Maria Court, Southcote Road RG30 2AS | 7 Apr 2026 | £250,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 22, Maria Court, Southcote Road RG30 2AS | 27 Feb 2026 | £250,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 11, Kingswood Court, Southcote Road RG30 2AU | 13 Feb 2026 | £210,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 16, Kingswood Court, Southcote Road RG30 2AU | 6 Jan 2026 | £215,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 12, Lesley Court, Southcote Road RG30 2AT | 6 Jan 2026 | £187,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 4, Josephine Court, Southcote Road RG30 2DG | 15 Dec 2025 | £180,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 2, Ross House, Southcote Road RG30 2AQ | 14 Nov 2025 | £225,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 54, Josephine Court, Southcote Road RG30 2DQ | 12 Nov 2025 | £215,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 18, Josephine Court, Southcote Road RG30 2DG | 28 Aug 2025 | £140,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 21, Maria Court, Southcote Road RG30 2AS | 27 Aug 2025 | £280,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 9, Hampton Towers, Southcote Road RG30 2EW | 15 Aug 2025 | £200,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 12, Cox Hollow, Southcote Road RG30 2LA | 21 Mar 2025 | £235,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Garage 16, Trafalgar Court, Southcote Road | 20 Dec 2024 | £10,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| 8, Beacon Court, Southcote Road RG30 2ER | 29 Nov 2024 | £240,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 5, Wisdom Court, Southcote Road RG30 2AG | 20 Nov 2024 | £240,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 9, Beacon Court, Southcote Road RG30 2ER | 12 Nov 2024 | £215,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 75, Josephine Court, Southcote Road RG30 2DQ | 8 Nov 2024 | £225,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 3, Lesley Court, Southcote Road RG30 2AT | 11 Oct 2024 | £190,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 7, Beacon Court, Southcote Road RG30 2ER | 27 Sep 2024 | £235,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 24, Josephine Court, Southcote Road RG30 2DG | 21 Aug 2024 | £183,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 7, Johannes Court, Southcote Road RG30 2AP | 22 Jul 2024 | £180,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 88, Josephine Court, Southcote Road RG30 2DQ | 5 Jul 2024 | £130,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 41, Trafalgar Court, Southcote Road RG30 2EN | 19 Mar 2024 | £193,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 15, Beta House, Southcote Road RG30 2AR | 23 Feb 2024 | £170,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 98, Josephine Court, Southcote Road RG30 2DQ | 19 Jan 2024 | £185,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 23, Josephine Court, Southcote Road RG30 2DG | 16 Nov 2023 | £196,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 92, Josephine Court, Southcote Road RG30 2DQ | 20 Oct 2023 | £220,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 23, Maria Court, Southcote Road RG30 2AS | 13 Oct 2023 | £212,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 4, Hampton Towers, Southcote Road RG30 2EW | 28 Sep 2023 | £225,920 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 29, Lesley Court, Southcote Road RG30 2AT | 8 Sep 2023 | £200,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 4, Waverley Court, Southcote Road RG30 2AE | 21 Aug 2023 | £260,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 1, Lesley Court, Southcote Road RG30 2AT | 7 Aug 2023 | £255,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 14, Beta House, Southcote Road RG30 2AR | 9 Jun 2023 | £150,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 85, Josephine Court, Southcote Road RG30 2DQ | 8 Jun 2023 | £95,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 3, 17, Southcote Road RG30 2AQ | 7 Jun 2023 | £237,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 46, Josephine Court, Southcote Road RG30 2DG | 17 May 2023 | £170,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 10, Beacon Court, Southcote Road RG30 2ER | 15 May 2023 | £177,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| First Floor Flat 4, Wisdom Court, Southcote Road RG3 2AG | 12 May 2023 | £243,750 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 4, Josephine Court, Southcote Road RG30 2DG | 10 May 2023 | £170,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 18, Kingswood Court, Southcote Road RG30 2AU | 10 Mar 2023 | £230,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 3, Johannes Court, Southcote Road RG30 2AP | 30 Jan 2023 | £262,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 54, Trafalgar Court, Southcote Road RG30 2EN | 20 Jan 2023 | £169,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 99, Josephine Court, Southcote Road RG30 2DQ | 11 Jan 2023 | £140,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 7, Waverley Court, Southcote Road | £165,000 (Oct 2017) → £212,000 (Jul 2026) | +28% over 9 yrs |
| 24, Lesley Court, Southcote Road | £179,590 (May 2016) → £200,000 (Jun 2026) | +11% over 10 yrs |
| 7, Kingswood Court, Southcote Road | £207,500 (Mar 2022) → £208,000 (Jun 2026) | +0% over 4 yrs |
| 16, Josephine Court, Southcote Road | £225,000 (Apr 2022) → £200,000 (Apr 2026) | -11% over 4 yrs |
| 22, Maria Court, Southcote Road | £275,000 (Aug 2022) → £250,000 (Feb 2026) | -9% over 4 yrs |
| 16, Kingswood Court, Southcote Road | £210,000 (Mar 2016) → £180,000 (May 2021) → £215,000 (Jan 2026) | +2% over 10 yrs |
| 4, Josephine Court, Southcote Road | £170,000 (May 2023) → £180,000 (Dec 2025) | +6% over 3 yrs |
| 9, Hampton Towers, Southcote Road | £180,000 (Sep 2018) → £240,000 (Jun 2019) → £200,000 (Aug 2025) | +11% over 7 yrs |
| 8, Beacon Court, Southcote Road | £208,000 (Mar 2019) → £240,000 (Nov 2024) | +15% over 6 yrs |
| 75, Josephine Court, Southcote Road | £215,000 (Sep 2016) → £220,000 (Oct 2022) → £225,000 (Nov 2024) | +5% over 8 yrs |
| 3, Lesley Court, Southcote Road | £170,000 (May 2016) → £198,000 (Nov 2021) → £190,000 (Oct 2024) | +12% over 8 yrs |
| 7, Beacon Court, Southcote Road | £194,000 (Sep 2019) → £235,000 (Sep 2024) | +21% over 5 yrs |
| 24, Josephine Court, Southcote Road | £157,500 (Jun 2021) → £183,000 (Aug 2024) | +16% over 3 yrs |
| 7, Johannes Court, Southcote Road | £170,000 (May 2017) → £195,000 (Jun 2021) → £180,000 (Jul 2024) | +6% over 7 yrs |
| 4, Waverley Court, Southcote Road | £212,000 (Feb 2020) → £260,000 (Aug 2023) | +23% over 4 yrs |
| 1, Lesley Court, Southcote Road | £223,000 (Mar 2018) → £255,000 (Aug 2023) | +14% over 5 yrs |
| 14, Beta House, Southcote Road | £150,000 (Jan 2018) → £150,000 (Jun 2023) | +0% over 5 yrs |
| 54, Trafalgar Court, Southcote Road | £160,000 (Feb 2018) → £169,000 (Jan 2023) | +6% over 5 yrs |
| 55, Trafalgar Court, Southcote Road | £140,000 (Sep 2021) → £145,500 (Nov 2022) | +4% over 1 yr |
| 1, Hampton Towers, Southcote Road | £205,000 (Nov 2018) → £225,000 (Dec 2021) | +10% over 3 yrs |
| 15, Lesley Court, Southcote Road | £203,000 (Jun 2017) → £190,000 (Dec 2021) | -6% over 4 yrs |
| Ground Floor Flat 3, Wisdom Court, Southcote Road | £240,950 (Feb 2016) → £240,000 (Sep 2021) | +-0% over 6 yrs |
| 9, Trafalgar Court, Southcote Road | £110,000 (Nov 2018) → £165,000 (Jun 2021) | +50% over 3 yrs |
| 61, Trafalgar Court, Southcote Road | £180,000 (Jun 2016) → £220,000 (Apr 2017) → £200,000 (May 2021) | +11% over 5 yrs |
| 26, Josephine Court, Southcote Road | £160,000 (Mar 2019) → £150,000 (Mar 2021) | -6% over 2 yrs |
| 6, Josephine Court, Southcote Road | £193,000 (Jan 2016) → £172,000 (Sep 2020) | -11% over 5 yrs |
| 16, Lesley Court, Southcote Road | £217,500 (Aug 2017) → £197,500 (Jul 2020) | -9% over 3 yrs |
| 2, Wisdom Court, Southcote Road | £245,000 (May 2017) → £230,000 (Nov 2019) | -6% over 3 yrs |
| 8, Waverley Court, Southcote Road | £142,000 (Feb 2017) → £210,000 (Nov 2019) | +48% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Southcote Road
Crime
653 crimes were reported within about a mile of Southcote Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 231 |
| Shoplifting | 78 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 77 |
| Other theft | 60 |
| Public order | 59 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 47 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Southcote 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 Southcote Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edward's Prep 147 pupils | Other independent school | 2–11 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Horizons Ap Academy 30 pupils | Academy alternative provision converter | 5–16 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| All Saints Junior School 99 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School 60 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–7 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Battle Primary Academy 456 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| The WREN School 931 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Requires improvement Report | 0.4 mi |
| Oxford Road Community School 244 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Wilson Primary School 452 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.5 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 West station 0.4 mi · 7 min walk
- Reading station 1.1 mi · 22 min walk
- Reading station 1.1 mi · 22 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Southcote Road (adj, Tilehurst Road) 1 min walk
- Southcote Road (opp, Tilehurst Road) 2 min walk
- Reading West Station - Tilehurst Road (opp, Tilehurst Road) 3 min walk
- Cranbury Road (opp 65, Tilehurst Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Western Elms & Circuit Lane Surgeries
Western Elms Lodge, Western Elms Avenue, Reading · 0.4 mi - Coley Park Surgery
80 Wensley Road, Coley Park, Reading · 0.5 mi - Chatham Street Surgery
121 Chatham Street, Reading · 0.6 mi - Broad Street Health Centre
1St Floor, Broad St Hc, Reading · 0.9 mi
Supermarkets
- Lidl Lidl West Reading Reading · 0.3 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Reading Tilehurst Express · 0.4 mi
- Marks and Spencer BP M&S Tilehurst Reading BP · 0.4 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Oxford Rd Express · 0.4 mi
Pharmacies
- Western Elms Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Oxford Road Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Newdays Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
Dentists
- Oxford Road (dental Surgery) · 0.5 mi
- Lewis Dental Surgery · 0.5 mi
- Zenith House · 0.8 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 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 | 5 of 10 |
| Employment | 6 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 7 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 4 of 10 |
| Crime | 4 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 4 of 10 |
| Living environment | 5 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 40.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 50.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 8.5% | 17.1% |
| Households | 1,058 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 71.6% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 12.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,267 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 91% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 91% | 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 Southcote Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 70.5% | 67.1% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 12.6% | 17.7% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 8.6% | 7.2% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 5.2% | 5.1% |
| Other ethnic group | 3.2% | 2.9% |
Religion
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 44.1% | 39.6% |
| No religion | 33.4% | 36.3% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.9% |
| Muslim | 8.2% | 8.9% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 5% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | – |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.7% |
Country of birth
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.8% | 66.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 40.2% | 33.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 46.4% | 40.4% |
| No qualifications | 14.7% | 15.8% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 13.1% | 16.8% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 9.2% | 10.7% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 8.7% | 9.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 4.1% |
| Other qualifications | 3.6% | 3% |
General health
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49% | 51.2% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 34.4% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 10.7% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 52.7% | 44.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 29.2% | 28.4% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 15.2% | 21.1% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 2.9% | 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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