Wensley Road, Reading
House prices, sold prices and local information for RG1 6DP, RG1 6DR, RG1 6EE.
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At a glance
39 property sales on Wensley Road, Reading have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 3 homes sold here for an average of £316,000. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £311,839. Average sale prices rose from £200,667 in 2016 to £326,500 in 2026 (+63%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 17% below the Reading average of £378,776 over the same period. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 3 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 72% terraced, 21% semi-detached, 8% flat. Recorded sale prices on Wensley Road range from £160,000 to £452,000. 90% of homes sold here were freehold and 10% leasehold. Of 339 streets in Reading with at least two sales in the last year, Wensley Road ranks 208th for average price.
House prices on Wensley Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all RG1 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 90% freehold and 10% leasehold across 48 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 28 | £311,839 | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 8 | £371,625 | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Flat | 3 | £208,333 | 4 Nov 2024 |
Sold prices on Wensley Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 320, Wensley Road RG1 6DR | 2 Mar 2026 | £328,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 283, Wensley Road RG1 6EE | 30 Jan 2026 | £325,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 237, Wensley Road RG1 6EE | 14 Nov 2025 | £295,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 222, Wensley Road RG1 6DP | 30 Apr 2025 | £385,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 241, Wensley Road RG1 6EE | 21 Mar 2025 | £328,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 175, Wensley Road RG1 6DU | 26 Nov 2024 | £395,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 38, Wensley Road RG1 6DJ | 4 Nov 2024 | £200,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 208, Wensley Road RG1 6DP | 1 Nov 2024 | £315,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 310, Wensley Road RG1 6DR | 8 Oct 2024 | £305,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 26, Wensley Road RG1 6DJ | 29 Jul 2024 | £416,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 236, Wensley Road RG1 6DP | 12 Jul 2024 | £320,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 322, Wensley Road RG1 6DR | 24 May 2024 | £340,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 316, Wensley Road RG1 6DR | 25 Mar 2024 | £346,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 328, Wensley Road RG1 6DR | 31 Jan 2024 | £300,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 27, Wensley Road RG1 6DQ | 30 Nov 2023 | £365,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 39, Wensley Road RG1 6DQ | 18 Aug 2023 | £452,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 41, Wensley Road RG1 6DQ | 14 Jul 2023 | £422,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 308, Wensley Road RG1 6DR | 17 Jan 2023 | £380,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 263, Wensley Road RG1 6EE | 14 Dec 2022 | £330,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 179, Wensley Road RG1 6DU | 30 Sep 2022 | £360,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 284, Wensley Road RG1 6DP | 28 Sep 2022 | £405,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 238, Wensley Road RG1 6DP | 8 Jul 2022 | £290,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 4, 48, Wensley Road RG1 6DJ | 27 Jun 2022 | £174,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 222, Wensley Road RG1 6DP | 1 Jun 2022 | £340,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 177, Wensley Road RG1 6DU | 20 May 2022 | £375,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 161, Wensley Road RG1 6DU | 17 Mar 2022 | £360,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 264, Wensley Road RG1 6DP | 1 Mar 2022 | £285,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 336, Wensley Road RG1 6DR | 16 Dec 2021 | £290,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 152, Wensley Road RG1 6DW | 3 Dec 2021 | £345,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 156, Wensley Road RG1 6DW | 3 Dec 2021 | £345,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 250, Wensley Road RG1 6DP | 16 Dec 2020 | £290,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 2, 48, Wensley Road RG1 6DJ | 24 Feb 2020 | £265,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 261, Wensley Road RG1 6EE | 13 Dec 2019 | £300,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 267, Wensley Road RG1 6EE | 17 Oct 2019 | £285,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 217, Wensley Road RG1 6EE | 21 Jun 2019 | £257,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 190, Wensley Road RG1 6DP | 29 Apr 2019 | £280,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 210, Wensley Road RG1 6DP | 19 Feb 2019 | £290,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 155, Wensley Road RG1 6DU | 11 Dec 2018 | £325,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 31, Irving Court, 203, Wensley Road RG1 6EB | 6 Apr 2018 | £160,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 43, Wensley Road RG1 6DQ | 22 Feb 2018 | £320,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 292, Wensley Road RG1 6DR | 30 Jan 2018 | £360,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 80, Wensley Road RG1 6DN | 27 Oct 2017 | £380,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 29, Wensley Road RG1 6DQ | 29 Sep 2017 | £296,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 240, Wensley Road RG1 6DP | 16 Jun 2017 | £287,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 310, Wensley Road RG1 6DR | 26 Jan 2017 | £240,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 190, Wensley Road RG1 6DP | 10 Oct 2016 | £192,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 287, Wensley Road RG1 6EE | 9 Jun 2016 | £250,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 31, Riversley Court, 205, Wensley Road RG1 6ED | 30 Mar 2016 | £160,000 | Flat | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 222, Wensley Road | £340,000 (Jun 2022) → £385,000 (Apr 2025) | +13% over 3 yrs |
| 310, Wensley Road | £240,000 (Jan 2017) → £305,000 (Oct 2024) | +27% over 8 yrs |
| 190, Wensley Road | £192,000 (Oct 2016) → £280,000 (Apr 2019) | +46% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Wensley Road
Crime
284 crimes were reported within about a mile of Wensley Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 92 |
| Shoplifting | 51 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 38 |
| Other theft | 25 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 22 |
| Public order | 17 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Wensley Road 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 Wensley Road
| 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 |
| The WREN School 931 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Requires improvement Report | 0.4 mi |
| Southcote Primary School 528 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School 1,082 pupils | Secondary Roman Catholic | 11–18 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| All Saints Junior School 99 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School 60 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–7 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| St Edward's Prep 147 pupils | Other independent school | 2–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Horizons Ap Academy 30 pupils | Academy alternative provision converter | 5–16 | 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 1.0 mi · 20 min walk
- Reading Green Park station 1.1 mi · 22 min walk
- Reading station 1.5 mi · 30 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Coley Park Terminus 1 min walk
- Coley Park Terminus (E-bound, Lesford Road) 2 min walk
- Wensley Road Flats (adj, Wensley Road) 2 min walk
- Wensley Road West (opp 252, Wensley Road) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Coley Park Surgery
80 Wensley Road, Coley Park, Reading · 0.4 mi - Western Elms & Circuit Lane Surgeries
Western Elms Lodge, Western Elms Avenue, Reading · 1.0 mi - Chatham Street Surgery
121 Chatham Street, Reading · 1.1 mi - Milman & Kennet Surgery
Milman Road Health Centre, 1St Floor, Reading · 1.1 mi
Supermarkets
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Reading Coley Park · 0.4 mi
- The Food Warehouse Iceland Reading Link Food Warehouse · 0.7 mi
- Asda Express Asda Berkeley Express Petrol · 0.7 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Reading Southcote · 0.8 mi
Pharmacies
- Newdays Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
- Southcote Pharmacy · 0.8 mi
- Western Elms Pharmacy · 1.0 mi
Dentists
- Oxford Road (dental Surgery) · 1.0 mi
- Lewis Dental Surgery · 1.0 mi
- Zenith House · 1.2 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 2 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 | 2 of 10 |
| Employment | 3 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 2 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 4 of 10 |
| Crime | 4 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 1 of 10 |
| Living environment | 9 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 25.1% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 13.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 61.1% | 17.1% |
| Households | 697 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 25.6% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 66.6% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 7.8% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,857 |
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 Wensley Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 53.7% | 67.1% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 21.5% | 7.2% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 14.3% | 17.7% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 7.4% | 5.1% |
| Other ethnic group | 3.1% | 2.9% |
Religion
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 41.4% | 39.6% |
| No religion | 33.6% | 36.3% |
| Muslim | 14.7% | 8.9% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.9% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 5% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 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 | 24.5% | 40.4% |
| No qualifications | 22.8% | 15.8% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.1% | 10.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 15% | 16.8% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 14.2% | 9.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 4.1% |
| Other qualifications | 3.1% | 3% |
General health
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.3% | 51.2% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 34.4% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 10.7% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 42.2% | 44.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 36.3% | 28.4% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 18.4% | 21.1% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 3.2% | 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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