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Wellswood Gardens, Reading

MyStreetCheck free street report: Wellswood Gardens, Reading · 24 October 2026 · www.mystreetcheck.co.uk/reading-reading/wellswood-gardens/

House prices, sold prices and local information for RG1 5BF.

Average price (last 12 months)
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0 sales
Average price (since 2016)
£773,988
25 sales
Price range
£570k – £1.18m
lowest to highest sale
Last sale
13 Dec 2024
RG1 5BF

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At a glance

House prices£774k averageSince 2016 (few recent sales) CrimeAbout averageLower crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England DeprivationLess deprived than mostDecile 9 of 10 (10 = least deprived) Flood riskIn a flood warning areaCheck the GOV.UK long-term risk Nearest station23 min walkReading station Schools3 rated Good or betterWithin 1.5 miles, 2 Outstanding Ultrafast broadband100% of homesNational average 80%

25 property sales on Wellswood Gardens, Reading have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 13 Dec 2024. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £773,988. Average sale prices rose from £782,500 in 2016 to £1,050,000 in 2024 (+34%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 4 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 3 of them sold for more the second time.

House prices on Wellswood Gardens compared

RG1 postcode area£302,096
Reading£377,413
England & Wales£356,718

Average sale price over the last 12 months. Wellswood Gardens has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all RG1 house prices.

Average sale price by year

2016: £782,500 (2 sales)2016£783k2017: £771,753 (17 sales)2017£772k2018: £641,225 (4 sales)2018£641k2024: £1,050,000 (2 sales)2024£1.05m

Tenure: 39% freehold and 61% leasehold across 28 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.

Prices by property type

TypeSalesAverage priceLast sold
Detached25£773,98813 Dec 2024

Sold prices on Wellswood Gardens

AddressDatePriceTypeTenure
1, Wellswood Gardens RG1 5BF 13 Dec 2024£925,000 DetachedFreehold
4, Wellswood Gardens RG1 5BF 28 Aug 2024£1,175,000 DetachedFreehold
2, Wellswood Gardens RG1 5BF 4 Aug 2022£1,300,000 DetachedLeasehold
16, Wellswood Gardens RG1 5BF 29 May 2020£3,750 OtherFreehold
17, Wellswood Gardens RG1 5BF 17 Oct 2018£620,000 Detached New buildFreehold
24, Wellswood Gardens RG1 5BF 9 Jul 2018£645,000 Detached New buildFreehold
9, Wellswood Gardens RG1 5BF 7 Mar 2018£649,950 Detached New buildFreehold
11, Wellswood Gardens RG1 5BF 12 Jan 2018£649,950 Detached New buildFreehold
15, Wellswood Gardens RG1 5BF 21 Dec 2017£699,950 Detached New buildFreehold
19, Wellswood Gardens RG1 5BF 21 Dec 2017£569,950 Detached New buildFreehold
7, Wellswood Gardens RG1 5BF 21 Dec 2017£985,000 Detached New buildLeasehold
26, Wellswood Gardens RG1 5BF 20 Dec 2017£645,000 Detached New buildFreehold
3, Wellswood Gardens RG1 5BF 2 Nov 2017£729,950 Detached New buildFreehold
21, Wellswood Gardens RG1 5BF 31 Aug 2017£587,500 Detached New buildLeasehold
20, Wellswood Gardens RG1 5BF 3 Jul 2017£750,000 Detached New buildLeasehold
18, Wellswood Gardens RG1 5BF 30 Jun 2017£682,500 Detached New buildLeasehold
22, Wellswood Gardens RG1 5BF 30 Jun 2017£760,000 Detached New buildLeasehold
28, Wellswood Gardens RG1 5BF 30 Jun 2017£765,000 Detached New buildLeasehold
16, Wellswood Gardens RG1 5BF 20 Jun 2017£985,000 Detached New buildLeasehold
10, Wellswood Gardens RG1 5BF 14 Jun 2017£985,000 Detached New buildLeasehold
14, Wellswood Gardens RG1 5BF 28 Apr 2017£675,000 Detached New buildLeasehold
12, Wellswood Gardens RG1 5BF 22 Mar 2017£750,000 Detached New buildLeasehold
2, Wellswood Gardens RG1 5BF 28 Feb 2017£985,000 Detached New buildLeasehold
8, Wellswood Gardens RG1 5BF 28 Feb 2017£665,000 Detached New buildLeasehold
6, Wellswood Gardens RG1 5BF 24 Feb 2017£650,000 Detached New buildLeasehold
4, Wellswood Gardens RG1 5BF 14 Feb 2017£999,950 Detached New buildLeasehold
1, Wellswood Gardens RG1 5BF 22 Dec 2016£815,000 Detached New buildLeasehold
5, Wellswood Gardens RG1 5BF 22 Dec 2016£750,000 Detached New buildLeasehold

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
1, Wellswood Gardens £815,000 (Dec 2016) → £925,000 (Dec 2024) +13%
over 8 yrs
4, Wellswood Gardens £999,950 (Feb 2017) → £1,175,000 (Aug 2024) +18%
over 8 yrs
2, Wellswood Gardens £985,000 (Feb 2017) → £1,300,000 (Aug 2022) +32%
over 5 yrs
16, Wellswood Gardens £985,000 (Jun 2017) → £3,750 (May 2020) -100%
over 3 yrs

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Crime and flood risk near Wellswood Gardens

Crime

567 crimes were reported within about a mile of Wellswood Gardens in August 2026.

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

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Lower crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).

Violence & sexual offences172
Shoplifting129
Anti-social behaviour55
Public order53
Other theft48
Criminal damage & arson26

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

Flood risk

Wellswood Gardens 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 Wellswood Gardens

SchoolTypeAgesOfstedDistance
Reading School 1,138 pupils Secondary 11–18 Outstanding Report 0.2 mi
Groveside School 36 pupils Other independent special school 7–16 Report 0.3 mi
Redlands Primary School 196 pupils Primary 3–11 Report 0.3 mi
The Abbey School Reading 807 pupils Other independent school Christian 3–19 Report 0.4 mi
New Christ Church Church of England Primary School 185 pupils Primary Church of England 4–11 Good Report 0.5 mi
Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading 21 pupils Other independent school 11–17 Report 0.5 mi
Kendrick School 939 pupils Secondary 11–18 Outstanding Report 0.5 mi
Maiden Erlegh School in Reading 889 pupils Secondary 11–16 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 station 1.1 mi · 23 min walk
  • Reading station 1.1 mi · 23 min walk
  • Earley station 1.6 mi · 33 min walk

Nearest bus stops

  • Allcroft Road (Opp, Redlands Road) 2 min walk
  • Redlane Court (opp, Addington Road) 2 min walk
  • Redlane Court (adj, Addington Road) 2 min walk
  • Allcroft Road (adj, Redlands Road) 2 min walk

GP surgeries

  • Pembroke Surgery
    31 Alexandra Road, Reading · 0.2 mi
  • University Medical Group
    University Health Centre, 9-11 Northcourt Avenue, Reading · 0.4 mi
  • Melrose Surgery
    73 London Road, Reading · 0.5 mi
  • Milman & Kennet Surgery
    Milman Road Health Centre, 1St Floor, Reading · 0.6 mi

Supermarkets

  • Marks and Spencer Hospital M&S Royal Berkshire Hosp SF · 0.3 mi
  • The Co-operative Food Co-op Erleigh Road · 0.4 mi
  • Tesco Express Tesco Reading Whitley St Express · 0.4 mi
  • Tesco Express Tesco Reading Rd Express · 0.5 mi

Pharmacies

  • Christchurch Road Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
  • Erleigh Road Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
  • Whitley Street Pharmacy · 0.4 mi

Dentists

  • The Orthodontic Centre (reading) Ltd · 0.3 mi
  • University Health Centre · 0.4 mi
  • Bupa Health And Dental Centre · 0.4 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 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.

Income10 of 10
Employment10 of 10
Education and skills9 of 10
Health and disability9 of 10
Crime6 of 10
Access to housing and services6 of 10
Living environment4 of 10

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

Homes

HereEng & Wales
Owned52.7%62.5%
Private rented37.4%20.3%
Social rented9.9%17.1%
Households503

People

HereEng & Wales
Under 1511.6%17.4%
Aged 15–6478.3%64.1%
Aged 65+10.1%18.6%
Residents1,786

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 Wellswood Gardens

Ethnic group

HereReading
White66%67.1%
Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh19.5%17.7%
Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups6.1%5.1%
Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African5.3%7.2%
Other ethnic group3%2.9%

Religion

HereReading
No religion37.5%36.3%
Christian35.5%39.6%
Not answered11.2%6.9%
Muslim6.9%8.9%
Hindu5.3%5%
Buddhist1.7%1.7%
Sikh0.9%0.7%
Other religion0.9%0.7%

Country of birth

HereReading
Born in the UK62.2%66.5%
Born outside the UK37.8%33.5%

Highest qualification

HereReading
Level 4 qualifications and above48.4%40.4%
Level 3 qualifications34.5%16.8%
Level 2 qualifications6.4%10.7%
No qualifications6%15.8%
Level 1 and entry level qualifications2.4%9.1%
Other qualifications1.2%3%
Apprenticeship1.1%4.1%

General health

HereReading
Very good health58.5%51.2%
Good health33.7%34.4%
Fair health6.3%10.7%
Bad health1.5%2.9%
Very bad health0.1%0.8%

Cars or vans per household

HereReading
1 car or van in household45.9%44.3%
No cars or vans in household27.2%28.4%
2 cars or vans in household21.1%21.1%
3 or more cars or vans in household5.8%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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