Vernon Crescent, Reading
House prices, sold prices and local information for RG2 8TS.
At a glance
4 property sales on Vernon Crescent, Reading have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 9 Sep 2024. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £303,000.
House prices on Vernon Crescent compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Vernon Crescent has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all RG2 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 3 | £303,000 | 9 Sep 2024 |
| Terraced | 1 | £273,000 | 22 Jan 2021 |
Sold prices on Vernon Crescent
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7, Vernon Crescent RG2 8TS | 9 Sep 2024 | £336,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 33, Vernon Crescent RG2 8TS | 22 Jan 2021 | £273,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 47, Vernon Crescent RG2 8TS | 3 Dec 2018 | £285,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, Vernon Crescent RG2 8TS | 30 Aug 2016 | £288,000 | Semi-detached | 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.
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Crime and flood risk near Vernon Crescent
Crime
143 crimes were reported within about a mile of Vernon Crescent 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 | 58 |
| Shoplifting | 15 |
| Public order | 13 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Other theft | 11 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 10 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Vernon Crescent is in or near 6 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Kennet from Thatcham down to Reading Flood alert area
- Lower River Loddon Flood alert area
- River Enborne and Foudry Brook Flood alert area
- Foudry Brook from Stratfield Mortimer to Green Park Flood warning area
- River Kennet from Theale down to Reading 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 Vernon Crescent
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geoffrey Field Junior School 357 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Geoffrey Field Infant School 313 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School 298 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Hartland High School 589 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Inadequate Report | 0.6 mi |
| The Vine Christian School 24 pupils | Other independent school Christian | 3–18 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Oakbank School 300 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School 511 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Alder Grove Church of England Primary School 404 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.0 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 and local GPs
Train stations
- Reading Green Park station 1.6 mi · 31 min walk
- Earley station 2.8 mi · 55 min walk
- Reading West station 2.8 mi · 57 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- The Maying (adj, Swallowfield Drive) 2 min walk
- Spencer Road (adj, Whitley Wood Lane) 3 min walk
- Spencer Road (opp, Whitley Wood Lane) 3 min walk
- Whitley Wood Community Centre (Adj, Swallowfield Drive) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- South Reading & Shinfield Group Med Prac
Shinfield Medical Pract, School Green, Reading · 1.3 mi - Shinfield Medical Practice
Shinfield House, School Green, Reading · 1.3 mi - Long Barn Lane Surgery
22 Long Barn Lane, Whitley, Reading · 1.4 mi - University Medical Group
University Health Centre, 9-11 Northcourt Avenue, Reading · 1.8 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 4 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: decile 4 of 10 · Crime: decile 6 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 62.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 13.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 23.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 743 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 21.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 66.7% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 12.0% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,984 |
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.
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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