Wellington Avenue, Reading
House prices, sold prices and local information for RG2 7BP.
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At a glance
3 property sales on Wellington Avenue, Reading have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2020. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £692,800. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £524,267. Recorded sale prices on Wellington Avenue range from £410,000 to £692,800. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Wellington Avenue compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Wellington Avenue has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all RG2 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 4 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £524,267 | 29 Jan 2026 |
Sold prices on Wellington Avenue
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15, Wellington Avenue RG2 7BP | 29 Jan 2026 | £692,800 | Detached | Freehold |
| 7, Wellington Avenue RG2 7BP | 21 Nov 2025 | £442,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, Wellington Avenue RG2 7BP | 2 May 2025 | £470,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 11A, Wellington Avenue RG2 7BP | 12 Jun 2020 | £410,000 | 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 Wellington Avenue
Crime
288 crimes were reported within about a mile of Wellington Avenue in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 114 |
| Public order | 37 |
| Shoplifting | 35 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 19 |
| Other theft | 17 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Wellington Avenue is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Kennet from Thatcham down to Reading Flood alert area
- Lower River Loddon Flood alert 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 Wellington Avenue
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leighton Park School 581 pupils | Other independent school Quaker | 11–18 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Groveside School 36 pupils | Other independent special school | 7–16 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Reading Girls' School 905 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| The Palmer Primary Academy 436 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Redlands Primary School 196 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Reading School 1,138 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 0.7 mi |
| Blagdon Nursery School 142 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Hamilton School 64 pupils | Academy special sponsor led | 11–18 | Good 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
- Earley station 1.5 mi · 29 min walk
- Reading station 1.6 mi · 33 min walk
- Reading station 1.6 mi · 33 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Wellington Avenue (opp, Shinfield Road) 1 min walk
- Wellington Avenue (adj, Shinfield Road) 1 min walk
- Chancellors Way (adj, Shinfield Road) 2 min walk
- Wellington Avenue (nr, Pepper Lane) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- University Medical Group
University Health Centre, 9-11 Northcourt Avenue, Reading · 0.2 mi - Long Barn Lane Surgery
22 Long Barn Lane, Whitley, Reading · 0.7 mi - Pembroke Surgery
31 Alexandra Road, Reading · 0.7 mi - Milman & Kennet Surgery
Milman Road Health Centre, 1St Floor, Reading · 0.8 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Whiteknights Campus - Reading · 0.4 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Reading Whitley St Express · 0.7 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Reading Shinfield Express · 0.8 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Erleigh Road · 0.8 mi
Pharmacies
- Christchurch Road Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Basingstoke Road Pharmacy · 0.7 mi
- Whitley Street Pharmacy · 0.7 mi
Dentists
- University Health Centre · 0.2 mi
- Community Dental Clinic · 0.7 mi
- Whitley Street (dental Surgery) · 0.7 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 9 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 | 9 of 10 |
| Employment | 10 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 5 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 8 of 10 |
| Crime | 8 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 5 of 10 |
| Living environment | 6 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 52.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 29.7% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 17.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 471 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 7.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 87.8% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 5.2% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 3,552 |
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 Wellington Avenue
Ethnic group
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 67.3% | 67.1% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 16.7% | 17.7% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 7.7% | 7.2% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 4.3% | 5.1% |
| Other ethnic group | 3.9% | 2.9% |
Religion
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.1% | 36.3% |
| Christian | 33.7% | 39.6% |
| Not answered | 15.2% | 6.9% |
| Muslim | 6% | 8.9% |
| Hindu | 3% | 5% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.7% |
Country of birth
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.7% | 66.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 31.3% | 33.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 3 qualifications | 58.6% | 16.8% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 24.4% | 40.4% |
| No qualifications | 5.9% | 15.8% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 4.8% | 10.7% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 2.6% | 9.1% |
| Other qualifications | 2.4% | 3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 4.1% |
General health
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56.2% | 51.2% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 34.4% |
| Fair health | 6.8% | 10.7% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 44.8% | 44.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 24.4% | 28.4% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 22.9% | 21.1% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 7.9% | 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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