9,449 people · median £270,000 · Reading
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Reading West is a diverse neighbourhood in Berkshire with a population of 9,449. The median house price stands at £270,000, with 306 sales in the past year and prices averaging £3,149 per square metre.
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Terraced homes are the most common type sold (112 sales), with a median of £331,000. The median age is 36.0 years. Owner-occupied homes account for 32.5 percent of households, while private rented accommodation comprises 55.5 percent. Among residents aged 16 and over, 42.9 percent hold Level 4 qualifications or above. About 35 percent of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Reading West overall. Air quality is moderate, with nitrogen dioxide at 11.4 annual mean and particulate matter at 7.2 annual mean. Broadband connectivity is excellent: 100 percent superfast coverage and 94.8 percent ultrafast. The area contains 5 conservation areas and 36 listed buildings. Reading Borough Council is Labour-controlled; Band D council tax for 2026/27 is £2,612.77.
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