The Old Lane, Reading
House prices, sold prices and local information for RG1 6DB.
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At a glance
7 property sales on The Old Lane, Reading have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 28 Mar 2024. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £274,714. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on The Old Lane compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. The Old Lane 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 7 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 7 | £274,714 | 28 Mar 2024 |
Sold prices on The Old Lane
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2, The Old Lane RG1 6DB | 28 Mar 2024 | £280,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 5, The Old Lane RG1 6DB | 29 Jun 2022 | £263,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 6, The Old Lane RG1 6DB | 22 Mar 2021 | £275,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 9, The Old Lane RG1 6DB | 1 Aug 2019 | £285,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 1, The Old Lane RG1 6DB | 11 Oct 2017 | £280,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 5, The Old Lane RG1 6DB | 1 Jul 2016 | £260,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 7, The Old Lane RG1 6DB | 20 May 2016 | £280,000 | Terraced | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5, The Old Lane | £260,000 (Jul 2016) → £263,000 (Jun 2022) | +1% over 6 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near The Old Lane
Crime
534 crimes were reported within about a mile of The Old Lane 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 | 179 |
| Shoplifting | 86 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 64 |
| Public order | 55 |
| Other theft | 42 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 35 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
The Old Lane 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 Old Lane
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School 322 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Coley Primary School 250 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School 60 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–7 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| All Saints Junior School 99 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| The WREN School 931 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Requires improvement Report | 0.6 mi |
| St Edward's Prep 147 pupils | Other independent school | 2–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Katesgrove Primary School 674 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Southcote Primary School 528 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.8 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 0.9 mi · 17 min walk
- Reading station 1.2 mi · 25 min walk
- Reading station 1.2 mi · 25 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Coley Park House (nr, Lesford Road) 3 min walk
- Roundhead (opp, Wensley Road) 3 min walk
- Coley Park House (opp, Wensley Road) 3 min walk
- Coley Park House (adj, Wensley Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Coley Park Surgery
80 Wensley Road, Coley Park, Reading · 0.2 mi - Milman & Kennet Surgery
Milman Road Health Centre, 1St Floor, Reading · 0.8 mi - Chatham Street Surgery
121 Chatham Street, Reading · 0.9 mi - Broad Street Health Centre
1St Floor, Broad St Hc, Reading · 0.9 mi
Supermarkets
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Reading Coley Park · 0.2 mi
- The Food Warehouse Iceland Reading Link Food Warehouse · 0.3 mi
- Asda Express Asda Berkeley Express Petrol · 0.4 mi
- Marks and Spencer BP M&S Tilehurst Reading BP · 0.6 mi
Pharmacies
- Newdays Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Basingstoke Road Pharmacy · 0.9 mi
- Saood Pharmacy · 0.9 mi
Dentists
- Oxford Road (dental Surgery) · 0.8 mi
- Lewis Dental Surgery · 0.8 mi
- Whitley Street (dental Surgery) · 0.9 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 | 3 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 6 of 10 |
| Crime | 3 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 5 of 10 |
| Living environment | 8 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
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.
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 Old Lane
Ethnic group
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 66.3% | 67.1% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 21.1% | 17.7% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 7.1% | 7.2% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 3.6% | 5.1% |
| Other ethnic group | 2% | 2.9% |
Religion
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 43.3% | 39.6% |
| No religion | 29.3% | 36.3% |
| Muslim | 8.4% | 8.9% |
| Hindu | 7.9% | 5% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Buddhist | 2.4% | 1.7% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.7% |
Country of birth
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.9% | 66.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 35.1% | 33.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 38% | 40.4% |
| No qualifications | 20.5% | 15.8% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 12.5% | 16.8% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 12.1% | 9.1% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 9.4% | 10.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 4.1% |
| Other qualifications | 3.7% | 3% |
General health
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.4% | 51.2% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 34.4% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 10.7% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 49.1% | 44.3% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 24% | 21.1% |
| No cars or vans in household | 21.1% | 28.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 5.8% | 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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