The Firs, Reading
House prices, sold prices and local information for RG1 6HN.
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At a glance
7 property sales on The Firs, Reading have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £295,000. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £270,000. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2017; 1 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 86% flat, 14% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on The Firs range from £225,000 to £305,000. Every home sold here was sold leasehold.
House prices on The Firs compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. The Firs 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: 0% freehold and 100% leasehold across 10 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 6 | £270,000 | 29 May 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £240,000 | 31 Jul 2020 |
Sold prices on The Firs
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9, The Firs RG1 6HN | 29 May 2026 | £295,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 8, The Firs RG1 6HN | 24 Sep 2025 | £192,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 6, The Firs RG1 6HN | 6 Jan 2025 | £260,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 3, The Firs RG1 6HN | 1 Sep 2024 | £225,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 16, The Firs RG1 6HN | 24 Nov 2023 | £270,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 6, The Firs RG1 6HN | 17 Dec 2021 | £205,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 11, The Firs RG1 6HN | 28 May 2021 | £285,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 1, The Firs RG1 6HN | 31 Jul 2020 | £240,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 18, The Firs RG1 6HN | 19 Dec 2019 | £265,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 9, The Firs RG1 6HN | 13 Oct 2017 | £305,000 | 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 Firs | £305,000 (Oct 2017) → £295,000 (May 2026) | -3% over 9 yrs |
| 6, The Firs | £205,000 (Dec 2021) → £260,000 (Jan 2025) | +27% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near The Firs
Crime
878 crimes were reported within about a mile of The Firs 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 | 272 |
| Shoplifting | 167 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 89 |
| Other theft | 87 |
| Public order | 72 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 50 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
The Firs 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 The Firs
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School 60 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–7 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| All Saints Junior School 99 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Coley Primary School 250 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| St Edward's Prep 147 pupils | Other independent school | 2–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Oxford Road Community School 244 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School 322 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Katesgrove Primary School 674 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Civitas Academy 374 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | 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, shops and health
Train stations
- Reading West station 0.5 mi · 9 min walk
- Reading station 0.8 mi · 16 min walk
- Reading station 0.8 mi · 16 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Lima Court (Adj, A4 Bath Road) 1 min walk
- Russell Street (opp 6, Bath Road) 2 min walk
- Russell Street (Opp, Tilehurst Road) 2 min walk
- Downshire Square (opp, Bath Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Coley Park Surgery
80 Wensley Road, Coley Park, Reading · 0.3 mi - Chatham Street Surgery
121 Chatham Street, Reading · 0.4 mi - Abbey Medical Centre
1St Floor, 103-105 Broad Street Mall, Reading · 0.5 mi - Broad Street Health Centre
1St Floor, Broad St Hc, Reading · 0.5 mi
Supermarkets
- Marks and Spencer BP M&S Tilehurst Reading BP · 0.1 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Reading Tilehurst Express · 0.2 mi
- Asda Express Asda Berkeley Express Petrol · 0.2 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Reading Coley Park · 0.3 mi
Pharmacies
- Newdays Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Saood Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Superdrug Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
Dentists
- Oxford Road (dental Surgery) · 0.4 mi
- Lewis 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 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 | 6 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 7 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 4 of 10 |
| Crime | 4 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 6 of 10 |
| Living environment | 2 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 46.3% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 51.2% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 2.5% | 17.1% |
| Households | 713 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 72.4% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 12.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,615 |
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.
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 The Firs
Ethnic group
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 67.7% | 67.1% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 18.6% | 17.7% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 6.7% | 7.2% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 4.1% | 5.1% |
| Other ethnic group | 3% | 2.9% |
Religion
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 38.9% | 39.6% |
| No religion | 35.3% | 36.3% |
| Muslim | 11.8% | 8.9% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Hindu | 5.2% | 5% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.9% | 66.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 41.1% | 33.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 54.3% | 40.4% |
| No qualifications | 12.9% | 15.8% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 10.4% | 16.8% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 9.1% | 10.7% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 7.6% | 9.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 4.1% |
| Other qualifications | 2.5% | 3% |
General health
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.2% | 51.2% |
| Good health | 36% | 34.4% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 10.7% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 50.3% | 44.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 30.5% | 28.4% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 14.6% | 21.1% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 4.5% | 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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