Swansea Road, Reading
House prices, sold prices and local information for RG1 8HA, RG1 8EY, RG1 8EZ.
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At a glance
30 property sales on Swansea Road, Reading have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £380,250. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £347,213. 4 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 3 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Swansea Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all RG1 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 34 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 27 | £347,213 | 6 May 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 3 | £335,333 | 27 Mar 2025 |
Sold prices on Swansea Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50, Swansea Road RG1 8HA | 6 May 2026 | £370,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 87, Swansea Road RG1 8HA | 21 Nov 2025 | £390,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 1, Swansea Road RG1 8EY | 1 Jul 2025 | £415,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 18, Swansea Road RG1 8EY | 28 Mar 2025 | £410,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 91, Swansea Road RG1 8HA | 27 Mar 2025 | £346,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 12, Swansea Road RG1 8EY | 26 Feb 2025 | £357,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 8, Swansea Road RG1 8EY | 19 Feb 2025 | £362,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 49, Swansea Road RG1 8EZ | 24 Jan 2025 | £312,700 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 53, Swansea Road RG1 8EZ | 16 Sep 2024 | £300,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 34, Swansea Road RG1 8HA | 6 Sep 2024 | £330,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 36, Swansea Road RG1 8HA | 25 Jul 2024 | £335,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 7, Swansea Road RG1 8EY | 3 May 2024 | £330,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 66, Swansea Road RG1 8HA | 17 Jan 2024 | £386,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 42, Swansea Road RG1 8HA | 30 Nov 2023 | £425,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 81, Swansea Road RG1 8HA | 23 Nov 2023 | £375,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 41, Swansea Road RG1 8EY | 18 May 2023 | £330,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 95, Swansea Road RG1 8HA | 26 Aug 2022 | £335,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 25, Swansea Road RG1 8EY | 1 Aug 2022 | £335,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 40, Swansea Road RG1 8HA | 8 Oct 2021 | £330,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 15, Swansea Road RG1 8EY | 29 Sep 2021 | £324,148 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 10, Swansea Road RG1 8EY | 1 Jun 2021 | £315,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 35, Swansea Road RG1 8EY | 5 May 2021 | £292,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 65, Swansea Road RG1 8EZ | 9 Nov 2020 | £285,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 81, Swansea Road RG1 8HA | 11 Jun 2020 | £326,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 97, Swansea Road RG1 8HA | 21 Feb 2020 | £357,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 69, Swansea Road RG1 8EZ | 11 Oct 2019 | £290,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 8, Swansea Road RG1 8EY | 14 Aug 2019 | £329,950 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 14, Swansea Road RG1 8EY | 1 Oct 2018 | £335,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 19, Swansea Road RG1 8EY | 23 Mar 2018 | £310,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 46, Swansea Road RG1 8HA | 9 Nov 2017 | £329,950 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 97, Swansea Road RG1 8HA | 27 Oct 2017 | £165,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 67, Swansea Road RG1 8EZ | 9 Jan 2017 | £315,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 42, Swansea Road RG1 8HA | 24 Mar 2016 | £450,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 24, Swansea Road RG1 8EY | 11 Feb 2016 | £405,500 | 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.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 8, Swansea Road | £329,950 (Aug 2019) → £362,500 (Feb 2025) | +10% over 6 yrs |
| 42, Swansea Road | £450,000 (Mar 2016) → £425,000 (Nov 2023) | -6% over 8 yrs |
| 81, Swansea Road | £326,000 (Jun 2020) → £375,000 (Nov 2023) | +15% over 3 yrs |
| 97, Swansea Road | £165,000 (Oct 2017) → £357,000 (Feb 2020) | +116% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Swansea Road
Crime
867 crimes were reported within about a mile of Swansea 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 | 233 |
| Shoplifting | 180 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 88 |
| Other theft | 84 |
| Public order | 71 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 57 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Swansea Road is in or near 5 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Kennet from Thatcham down to Reading Flood alert area
- River Thames at Reading and Caversham Flood warning area
- River Thames from Mapledurham to Sonning Flood alert area
- Properties closest to the River Thames from Scours Lane, Reading to Caversham Lakes 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 Swansea Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E P Collier Primary School 352 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.0 mi |
| Thameside Primary School 322 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| River Academy 373 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Civitas Academy 374 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School 165 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 2–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Oxford Road Community School 244 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Queen Anne's School 327 pupils | Other independent school Church of England | 11–19 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| New Bridge Nursery School 97 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | 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 station 0.3 mi · 6 min walk
- Reading station 0.3 mi · 6 min walk
- Reading West station 0.8 mi · 15 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Swansea Road (opp, Caversham Road) 1 min walk
- Swansea Road (adj, Caversham Road) 1 min walk
- Caversham Road Fire Station (adj, Caversham Road) 2 min walk
- The Moderation (opp, Caversham Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Chatham Street Surgery
121 Chatham Street, Reading · 0.5 mi - Broad Street Health Centre
1St Floor, Broad St Hc, Reading · 0.5 mi - Abbey Medical Centre
1St Floor, 103-105 Broad Street Mall, Reading · 0.5 mi - Balmore Park Surgery
59A Hemdean Road, Caversham, Reading · 0.6 mi
Supermarkets
- Budgens Budgens Caversham · 0.1 mi
- Aldi Aldi Reading · 0.2 mi
- Iceland Iceland Caversham · 0.3 mi
- Waitrose Waitrose Caversham · 0.4 mi
Pharmacies
- Boots · 0.4 mi
- Boots · 0.5 mi
- Superdrug Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
Dentists
- 20 Bridge Street (dental Surgery) · 0.3 mi
- Friar Street Dental Surgery · 0.4 mi
- Zenith House · 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 7 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 | 7 of 10 |
| Employment | 9 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 7 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 7 of 10 |
| Crime | 3 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 6 of 10 |
| Living environment | 3 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 41.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 53.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 4.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 823 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 12.4% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 81.2% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 6.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,896 |
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 Swansea Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 63.7% | 67.1% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 22.6% | 17.7% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 5.4% | 5.1% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 4.5% | 7.2% |
| Other ethnic group | 3.9% | 2.9% |
Religion
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.5% | 36.3% |
| Christian | 32.2% | 39.6% |
| Muslim | 8% | 8.9% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.9% |
| Hindu | 6.6% | 5% |
| Buddhist | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.7% |
Country of birth
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58% | 66.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 42% | 33.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 58.2% | 40.4% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 13.2% | 16.8% |
| No qualifications | 9.5% | 15.8% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 8% | 10.7% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 6.7% | 9.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| Other qualifications | 1.5% | 3% |
General health
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.1% | 51.2% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 34.4% |
| Fair health | 8% | 10.7% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 53% | 44.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 30% | 28.4% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 14.2% | 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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