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Watlington Street, Reading

MyStreetCheck free street report: Watlington Street, Reading · 30 October 2026 · www.mystreetcheck.co.uk/reading-reading/watlington-street/

House prices, sold prices and local information for RG1 4AY, RG1 4FH, RG1 4RF.

Average price (last 12 months)
£295,000
4 sales
Average price (since 2016)
£288,249
39 sales
Price range
£181k – £643k
lowest to highest sale
Last sale
21 Aug 2026
RG1 4RF

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At a glance

House prices£295k average22% below the Reading average CrimeAbout averageHigher crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England DeprivationAbout averageDecile 6 of 10 (10 = least deprived) Nearest station12 min walkReading station Schools3 rated Good or betterWithin 1.5 miles, 2 Outstanding Ultrafast broadband100% of homesNational average 80% Freehold or leasehold59% leaseholdAcross 71 Land Registry sales Conservation areaChecking…Planning designations Green beltChecking…Planning designations Listed buildingsChecking…Within about 200 m Planning applicationsChecking…Within 500 m, last 90 days

39 property sales on Watlington Street, Reading have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 4 homes sold here for an average of £295,000. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £252,626. Average sale prices rose from £265,700 in 2016 to £313,333 in 2026 (+18%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 22% below the Reading average of £378,776 over the same period. 13 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 9 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 59% flat, 38% terraced, 3% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Watlington Street range from £181,000 to £643,000. 41% of homes sold here were freehold and 59% leasehold. Of 339 streets in Reading with at least two sales in the last year, Watlington Street ranks 226th for average price.

House prices on Watlington Street compared

Watlington Street£295,000
RG1 postcode area£303,932
Reading£378,776
England & Wales£358,701

Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all RG1 house prices.

Average sale price by year

2016: £265,700 (7 sales)2016£266k2017: £282,333 (3 sales)2017£282k2018: £246,250 (4 sales)2018£246k2019: £298,000 (2 sales)2019£298k2020: £245,200 (5 sales)2020£245k2021: £330,000 (1 sales)2021£330k2022: £286,250 (4 sales)2022£286k2023: £315,464 (5 sales)2023£315k2024: £426,833 (3 sales)2024£427k2025: £227,500 (2 sales)2025£228k2026: £313,333 (3 sales)2026£313k

Tenure: 41% freehold and 59% leasehold across 71 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.

Prices by property type

TypeSalesAverage priceLast sold
Flat23£252,62612 Dec 2025
Terraced15£342,08821 Aug 2026
Semi-detached1£300,00022 Jan 2026

Sold prices on Watlington Street

AddressDatePriceTypeTenure
39, Watlington Street RG1 4RF 21 Aug 2026£340,000 TerracedFreehold
31, Watlington Street RG1 4RF 12 Jun 2026£300,000 TerracedFreehold
Flat 9, Q2, Watlington Street RG1 4AY 27 Mar 2026£196,000 FlatLeasehold
72, Watlington Street RG1 4RT 27 Feb 2026£287,500 TerracedFreehold
74, Watlington Street RG1 4RT 24 Feb 2026£404,000 TerracedFreehold
80, Watlington Street RG1 4RT 22 Jan 2026£300,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
Flat 4, 84, Watlington Street RG1 4FH 12 Dec 2025£240,000 FlatLeasehold
Flat 61, Q2, Watlington Street RG1 4AY 30 Sep 2025£215,000 FlatLeasehold
Flat 16, Q2, Watlington Street RG1 4AY 14 Aug 2025£198,000 FlatLeasehold
85, Watlington Street RG1 4RQ 9 Oct 2024£287,500 TerracedFreehold
101, Watlington Street RG1 4RQ 16 Sep 2024£350,000 TerracedFreehold
60, Watlington Street RG1 4RT 11 Jul 2024£643,000 TerracedFreehold
56, Watlington Street RG1 4RT 12 Feb 2024£500,000 TerracedFreehold
101, Watlington Street RG1 4RQ 15 Dec 2023£282,500 TerracedFreehold
Flat 4, Q2, Watlington Street RG1 4AY 13 Dec 2023£265,000 FlatLeasehold
45, Watlington Street RG1 4RF 16 Aug 2023£350,000 TerracedFreehold
53, Watlington Street RG1 4RF 14 Jul 2023£370,000 TerracedFreehold
Flat 33, Q2, Watlington Street RG1 4AY 8 Mar 2023£300,000 FlatLeasehold
37, Watlington Street RG1 4RF 6 Jan 2023£292,320 TerracedFreehold
93, Watlington Street RG1 4RQ 2 Dec 2022£330,000 TerracedFreehold
Flat 10, Q2, Watlington Street RG1 4AY 4 Nov 2022£275,000 FlatLeasehold
Flat 19, Q2, Watlington Street RG1 4AY 6 Sep 2022£280,000 FlatLeasehold
Flat 25, Q2, Watlington Street RG1 4AY 31 Aug 2022£220,000 FlatLeasehold
Flat 20, Q2, Watlington Street RG1 4AY 15 Jul 2022£200,000 FlatLeasehold
89, Watlington Street RG1 4RQ 27 May 2022£290,000 TerracedFreehold
Flat 42, Q2, Watlington Street RG1 4AY 14 Apr 2022£252,000 FlatLeasehold
Flat 57, Q2, Watlington Street RG1 4AY 13 Apr 2022£340,000 FlatLeasehold
54, Watlington Street RG1 4RT 31 Jan 2022£665,000 TerracedFreehold
Flat 22, Q2, Watlington Street RG1 4AY 18 Jun 2021£330,000 FlatLeasehold
76, Watlington Street RG1 4RT 15 Apr 2021£545,000 TerracedFreehold
Flat 1, 49, Watlington Street RG1 4RF 26 Mar 2021£195,000 FlatLeasehold
56, Watlington Street RG1 4RT 2 Mar 2021£480,000 TerracedFreehold
Flat 37, Q2, Watlington Street RG1 4AY 25 Jan 2021£240,000 FlatLeasehold
Flat 52, Q2, Watlington Street RG1 4AY 13 Nov 2020£205,000 FlatLeasehold
71, Watlington Street RG1 4RQ 4 Sep 2020£280,000 TerracedFreehold
Flat 27, Q2, Watlington Street RG1 4AY 28 Feb 2020£220,000 FlatLeasehold
53, Watlington Street RG1 4RF 17 Jan 2020£340,000 TerracedFreehold
Flat 29, Q2, Watlington Street RG1 4AY 15 Jan 2020£181,000 FlatLeasehold
Flat 45, Q2, Watlington Street RG1 4AY 15 Nov 2019£220,000 FlatLeasehold
39, Watlington Street RG1 4RF 30 Jul 2019£322,500 TerracedFreehold
59, Watlington Street RG1 4RF 27 Mar 2019£251,000 TerracedFreehold
80, Watlington Street RG1 4RT 22 Mar 2019£240,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
Flat 49, Q2, Watlington Street RG1 4AY 11 Jan 2019£273,500 FlatLeasehold
Flat 10, 84, Watlington Street RG1 4FH 23 Nov 2018£375,000 Flat New buildLeasehold
Flat 8, 84, Watlington Street RG1 4FH 23 Nov 2018£220,000 Flat New buildLeasehold
Flat 4, 84, Watlington Street RG1 4FH 23 Nov 2018£235,000 Flat New buildLeasehold
Flat 3, 84, Watlington Street RG1 4FH 23 Nov 2018£260,000 Flat New buildLeasehold
Flat 5, 84, Watlington Street RG1 4FH 21 Nov 2018£270,000 Flat New buildLeasehold
Flat 6, 84, Watlington Street RG1 4FH 21 Nov 2018£285,000 Flat New buildLeasehold
Flat 7, 84, Watlington Street RG1 4FH 21 Nov 2018£310,000 Flat New buildLeasehold
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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

AddressSalesChange
39, Watlington Street £322,500 (Jul 2019) → £340,000 (Aug 2026) +5%
over 7 yrs
80, Watlington Street £240,000 (Mar 2019) → £300,000 (Jan 2026) +25%
over 7 yrs
Flat 4, 84, Watlington Street £235,000 (Nov 2018) → £240,000 (Dec 2025) +2%
over 7 yrs
101, Watlington Street £282,500 (Dec 2023) → £350,000 (Sep 2024) +24%
over under a year
56, Watlington Street £480,000 (Mar 2021) → £500,000 (Feb 2024) +4%
over 3 yrs
Flat 4, Q2, Watlington Street £295,000 (May 2016) → £272,000 (Oct 2017) → £265,000 (Dec 2023) -10%
over 8 yrs
53, Watlington Street £340,000 (Jan 2020) → £370,000 (Jul 2023) +9%
over 3 yrs
93, Watlington Street £281,000 (May 2018) → £330,000 (Dec 2022) +17%
over 5 yrs
Flat 10, Q2, Watlington Street £270,000 (Sep 2017) → £275,000 (Nov 2022) +2%
over 5 yrs
Flat 19, Q2, Watlington Street £310,000 (Jul 2016) → £280,000 (Sep 2022) -10%
over 6 yrs
89, Watlington Street £305,000 (Aug 2017) → £290,000 (May 2022) -5%
over 5 yrs
Flat 57, Q2, Watlington Street £395,000 (Dec 2017) → £340,000 (Apr 2022) -14%
over 4 yrs
Flat 27, Q2, Watlington Street £210,000 (May 2018) → £220,000 (Feb 2020) +5%
over 2 yrs

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Crime and flood risk near Watlington Street

Crime

780 crimes were reported within about a mile of Watlington Street in August 2026.

Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):

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Higher crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).

Violence & sexual offences228
Shoplifting151
Anti-social behaviour82
Other theft74
Public order66
Criminal damage & arson48

Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.

Schools near Watlington Street

SchoolTypeAgesOfstedDistance
The Deenway Montessori School 59 pupils Other independent school 3–16 Report 0.1 mi
Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading 21 pupils Other independent school 11–17 Report 0.2 mi
Kendrick School 939 pupils Secondary 11–18 Outstanding Report 0.2 mi
The Abbey School Reading 807 pupils Other independent school Christian 3–19 Report 0.3 mi
St John's Church of England Primary School 454 pupils Primary Church of England 3–11 Good Report 0.4 mi
Reading School 1,138 pupils Secondary 11–18 Outstanding Report 0.5 mi
New Town Primary School 410 pupils Primary 3–11 Report 0.5 mi
Katesgrove Primary School 674 pupils Primary 3–11 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 station 0.6 mi · 12 min walk
  • Reading station 0.6 mi · 12 min walk
  • Reading West station 1.3 mi · 25 min walk

Nearest bus stops

  • Eldon Road (W-bound, Queens Road) 1 min walk
  • Eldon Road (adj 11, Eldon Road) 2 min walk
  • Huntley and Palmers (Stop 5, Kings Road) 2 min walk
  • Huntley and Palmers (Stop 4, Kings Road) 2 min walk

GP surgeries

  • Melrose Surgery
    73 London Road, Reading · 0.1 mi
  • London Street Surgery
    72 London Street, Reading · 0.3 mi
  • Pembroke Surgery
    31 Alexandra Road, Reading · 0.5 mi
  • Abbey Medical Centre
    1St Floor, 103-105 Broad Street Mall, Reading · 0.6 mi

Supermarkets

  • Tesco Express Tesco Reading Huntley Express · 0.3 mi
  • Marks and Spencer Hospital M&S Royal Berkshire Hosp SF · 0.3 mi
  • Tesco Express Tesco Crown St Express · 0.3 mi
  • Tesco Express Tesco Reading Market Place Express · 0.4 mi

Pharmacies

  • Boots · 0.4 mi
  • Fourways Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
  • Boots · 0.5 mi

Dentists

  • Dr Bk Clinic · 0.1 mi
  • Kendrick View Dental Practice · 0.2 mi
  • Bupa Health And Dental Centre · 0.3 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

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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.

Income5 of 10
Employment7 of 10
Education and skills6 of 10
Health and disability6 of 10
Crime4 of 10
Access to housing and services5 of 10
Living environment2 of 10

Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).

Homes

HereEng & Wales
Owned27.4%62.5%
Private rented58.4%20.3%
Social rented13.8%17.1%
Households623

People

HereEng & Wales
Under 1510.3%17.4%
Aged 15–6479.1%64.1%
Aged 65+10.6%18.6%
Residents1,213

Broadband

HereUK
Superfast (30Mbit+)100%95%
Ultrafast (300Mbit+)100%80%
Gigabit-capable100%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

HereEng & Wales
4G indoors, all 4 networks98%89%
4G indoors, at least 1 network100%100%
4G outdoors, all 4 networks100%99%
Calls indoors, all 4 networks99%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 Watlington Street

Ethnic group

HereReading
White62.1%67.1%
Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh19.7%17.7%
Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African6.7%7.2%
Other ethnic group5.8%2.9%
Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups5.6%5.1%

Religion

HereReading
No religion39.9%36.3%
Christian33.9%39.6%
Muslim6.7%8.9%
Hindu6.6%5%
Not answered6.1%6.9%
Buddhist4.3%1.7%
Sikh1.2%0.7%
Jewish0.7%–

Country of birth

HereReading
Born in the UK51.6%66.5%
Born outside the UK48.4%33.5%

Highest qualification

HereReading
Level 4 qualifications and above59.8%40.4%
Level 3 qualifications12.2%16.8%
No qualifications11.7%15.8%
Level 1 and entry level qualifications7.1%9.1%
Level 2 qualifications4.6%10.7%
Other qualifications2.4%3%
Apprenticeship2.2%4.1%

General health

HereReading
Very good health49.1%51.2%
Good health37.1%34.4%
Fair health11.3%10.7%
Bad health2.1%2.9%
Very bad health0.5%0.8%

Cars or vans per household

HereReading
No cars or vans in household47.7%28.4%
1 car or van in household42.6%44.3%
2 cars or vans in household8.2%21.1%
3 or more cars or vans in household1.6%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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