Presentation Way Reading
40 addresses across 4 postcodes (RG30), about 280 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 31001657.
- Sales: 23 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £470,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 37 homes have an energy certificate (B: 36, C: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Reading costs £2,613 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Reading West, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Prospect Park, is about 300 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 57 to 59 m above sea level.
- Noise: 27 of its 40 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Coley Park Surgery, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 420 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 56% of households owned their home and 40% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 101 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £470,000 | £470,000 | £470,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £315,000 | £315,000 | £315,000 |
| 2019 | 14 | £420,000 | £292,500 | £445,000 |
| 2018 | 4 | £401,250 | £399,950 | £405,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 May 2024 | 44 RG30 3ET | Terraced | £525,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 4 Jan 2024 | 24 RG30 3ET | Semi-detached | £470,000 | |
| 27 Oct 2021 | FLAT 2, 55 RG30 3EX | Flat or maisonette | £315,000 | Leasehold. |
| 20 Aug 2019 | FLAT 2, 55 RG30 3EX | Flat or maisonette | £304,900 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 12 Jul 2019 | 56 RG30 3ET | Semi-detached | £420,000 | New build. |
| 4 Jul 2019 | 54 RG30 3ET | Semi-detached | £415,000 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 28 Jun 2019 | 52 RG30 3ET | Semi-detached | £445,000 | New build. |
| 28 Jun 2019 | 46 RG30 3ET | Semi-detached | £440,000 | New build. |
| 28 Jun 2019 | 50 RG30 3ET | Semi-detached | £426,500 | New build. |
| 28 Jun 2019 | 48 RG30 3ET | Semi-detached | £415,000 | New build. |
| 28 Jun 2019 | FLAT 1, 55 RG30 3EX | Flat or maisonette | £292,500 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 13 Jun 2019 | 44 RG30 3ET | Terraced | £425,000 | New build. |
| 24 May 2019 | 42 RG30 3ET | Semi-detached | £432,500 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 12 Apr 2019 | 34 RG30 3ET | Terraced | £420,000 | New build. |
| 12 Apr 2019 | 38 RG30 3ET | Terraced | £412,500 | New build. |
| 10 Apr 2019 | 36 RG30 3ET | Terraced | £397,500 | New build. |
| 29 Mar 2019 | 32 RG30 3ET | Semi-detached | £420,000 | New build. |
| 20 Mar 2019 | 40 RG30 3ET | Terraced | £435,000 | New build. |
| 28 Feb 2019 | 30 RG30 3ET | Semi-detached | £425,000 | New build. |
| 19 Dec 2018 | 26 RG30 3ET | Semi-detached | £405,000 | New build. |
| 19 Dec 2018 | 28 RG30 3ET | Semi-detached | £400,000 | New build. |
| 13 Dec 2018 | 22 RG30 3ET | Semi-detached | £402,500 | New build. |
| 13 Dec 2018 | 24 RG30 3ET | Semi-detached | £399,950 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
37 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 106 m². Most common: Flat (18); House, semi-detached (18); House, detached (1). Built: 2019 (15); 2015 (11); 2018 (9).
Council tax
What each band costs in Reading in 2026-27: Band D £2,613 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,742 | £2,032 | £2,322 | £2,613 | £3,193 | £3,774 | £4,355 | £5,226 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (46% of about 1,000 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 62-79 Armadale Court, Westcote Road, Reading: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- Amethyst Lane, Reading: up to 48 homes, not permissioned (450 m (0.3 miles))
- Wensley Road, Reading: up to 46 homes, permissioned (550 m (0.3 miles))
- 18 Parkside Road, Reading: up to 10 homes, permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 40 addresses are between 57 m and 59 m above sea level (58 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RG30 3ET | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RG30 3EU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RG30 3EW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RG30 3EX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Reading West 482,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Reading Green Park 221,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Reading 14 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 32 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Southcote Farm Lane | 20 m |
| Bus or coach station | Reading Rail Station - buses | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Car parks | Valerie Court Car Park | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | ubitricity | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 37.7 km (23 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Coley Park Surgery | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Southcote Pharmacy | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Adp Dental Co LTD Dental Surgery | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Dellwood Hospital | 330 m |
| Police station | Thames Valley Police | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Daily - Reading Southcote, Southcote Cashzone | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Prospect Park 48 ha | 300 m |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 520 m² | 50 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,680 m² | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Circuit Lane Allotments 1.0 ha | 320 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 50 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Prospect Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 750 m (0.5 miles) north-west. 14 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Prospect Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 750 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| The Forbury Garden | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Rookery | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Fobney Island | Island | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Lousehill Copse | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Comparts Plantation | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Longwater Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south |
| Nabbs Hill | Hill | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.8 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 27 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 13 | 40 |
27 of the street's 40 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Reading: see them on the Reading page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 230 m | No published inspection |
| The WREN School | Secondary | 11–19 | 260 m | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Southcote Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Battle Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| All Saints Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Manor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| King's Academy Prospect | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wilson Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Oxford Road Community School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ace Catering RG30 3AH | Mobile caterer | 150 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Harrison Catering Services Limited at The Wren School RG30 2BB | School/college/university | 210 m | 4 Good | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Southcote Newsagency RG30 3DT | Retailers - other | 220 m | 4 Good | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Harrison Catering Services at Blessed Hugh Faringdon School RG30 3EP | School/college/university | 250 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Little Dragons Nursery RG30 2BA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2024 |
| Parkside International Hotel RG30 2BE | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 350 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 17 Dec 2025 |
| The Southcote Beefeater RG30 3AG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 380 m | 5 Very good | 3 Sep 2025 |
| Quality Care Providers RG30 3HB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Grange Pre School RG30 3HD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Cafe Alive at Grange United Reform Church RG30 3HD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Jan 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 47 |
| Other theft | 11 |
| Other crime | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Bicycle theft | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Aldworth Close (25); On or near Faircross Road (23); On or near Elvian Close (20); On or near Southcote Farm Lane (13); On or near Presentation Way (10).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 26% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 56% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 17% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 31% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 39% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 39% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 10% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 83% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 40% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 80% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- RG30 3ET: 19 addresses of 21 in the postcode
- RG30 3EU: 9 addresses
- RG30 3EW: 9 addresses
- RG30 3EX: 3 addresses
Nearby streets
Monks Way · Southcote Farm Lane · Bowden Row · Elvian Close · Ruhemann Street · Southcote Farm Lane · Silchester Road · Faircross Road · Aldworth Close · Firs Lane · Parkhurst Drive · Fawley Road
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.