Reading house prices, schools and crime

Terraced homes form the largest segment at 28.2 per cent of housing stock, followed by flats or apartments at 33.4 per cent. Just over half of homes are owner-occupied at 50.4 per cent. Violent crime is the highest category recorded, with 670 incidents reported in July 2026, at a rate of 11.0 per 1,000 population. The area has 41 primary schools and 11 secondary schools; 27 of 29 rated schools are rated good or better by Ofsted. The median age is 35.1 years, and 33.5 per cent of residents were born outside the UK. Life expectancy is 79.3 years for men and 83.4 years for women. Air quality is moderate for both nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter. Reading West Rail Station lies 1.6 kilometres away, offering a 28-minute commute to London Paddington. Around 55 per cent of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Reading's average deprivation level.