Which is the best area to live in Reading?

The top 6 Areas to Live in Reading

• #1. Lower Earley & Earley.
• #2. Shinfield & Arborfield.
• #3. Woodley & Charvil.
• #4. Winnersh & Sindlesham.
• #5. Caversham & Caversham Park Village.
• #6. Central Reading.

Is Reading a safe area?

Reading contains 15 wards, of which the safest statistically is Thames, which reported only 12 crimes during May 2017. The next safest is Peppard, which saw 18 offences that May. Kentwood is the third-safest area in Reading, with 45 crimes reported during that month, then Southcote, which saw 52 crimes.

Is Whitley Reading rough?

According to the latest Government figures, Swallowfield Drive in Whitley Wood is the most deprived area of Reading – and in fact the most deprived area in the whole of Berkshire.

Is Reading a rich area?

It is official. Reading is the second most prosperous town or city in the UK. Only, and perhaps inevitably London, is the place which beats it to the number one spot.

Where should I live in Berkshire UK?

The best places to live in Berkshire

• Bray.
• Newbury.
• Twyford.
• Yattendon.
• Wokingham.
• Pangbourne.
• Cookham.
• Windsor.

What are the bad areas of reading?

1. Most dangerous place in Reading – Trafford Road – 100.
2. Minster Street – 58.
3. Near Reading Station – 46. Reading Station (Image: ThamesValleyPolice)
4. Cheapside and West Street – 40. Cheapside and West Street in Reading (Image: ThamesValleyPolice)
5. Richfield Avenue – 36. Richfield Avenue in Reading (Image: ThamesValleyPolice)

Is Reading Berkshire safe?

Crime and Safety in Reading Reading is the most dangerous city in Berkshire, and is among the top 20 most dangerous overall out of Berkshire’s 108 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Reading in 2020 was 66 crimes per 1,000 people.

Is Reading Berkshire a good place to live?

Reading has been named as one of the worst places to live in the country following a recent survey. The Berkshire town has been ranked the 39th worst place to live in England, in a new poll which was conducted by the satirical website ‘I Live Here,’ after a ‘record-breaking’ 125,681 people voted.

Is Maidenhead rough?

Maidenhead is the second most dangerous major town in Berkshire, and is the 23rd most dangerous overall out of Berkshire’s 108 towns, villages, and cities. The most common crimes in Maidenhead are violence and sexual offences, with 1,440 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 21.

What are the bad areas of Reading?

Is Berkshire a good place to live?

Berkshire is a great place to live – there are buzzing towns, beautiful countryside spots and plenty of things to do. Now, we couldn’t possibly pick a favourite (or least favourite) but property finding company Garrington has ranked a number of the county’s towns along with other towns and cities across the UK.

Is Trafford Road the most dangerous place in reading?

And finally the most dangerous place in Reading can now be named as Trafford Road according to the crime figures from last month. A shocking total of 100 crimes were reported to police in this one road alone. Here is the breakdown of what they were for:

Where are the most deprived areas in reading?

Taking the average house price from £310,000 to £358,000. The second most-deprived area in Reading is in Whitley , in the Blagdon Road, Axbridge Road and Torrington Road area. Mum-of-two Katie Hubbucks said she had recently moved to the area and was disappointed to hear it was one of the most deprived in the town.

Which are the best schools in Berkshire for 2018?

Leighton Park School was the best in Berkshire last year when it comes to adding value, with a score of 0.6. That was followed by The Marist School (0.57), St Joseph’s College (0.47), and Theale Green School (0.45). Reading School, Reading: Average grade A-, 66.2 per cent achieved AAB