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RG1 Area Report

Reading

Data from 22 official government & open-data sources · Updated May 2026

£302,638
Median Price
Postcode district (RG1)
HIGH
Crime Level
Postcode district (RG1)
22
Schools Nearby
50/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
5.1/10

Investment Score

Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in RG1

Rental Yield
5
Price Growth
5.7
Safety
1.5
Schools
7.3
Transport
5
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
9.7
Climate Resilience
4

Crime Statistics

HIGH CRIMEPostcode district (RG1)

Higher crime levels, significantly influenced by nearby retail/commercial areas.

767
Crimes/month
45
Area average

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12-Month Crime Trend→ Stable

2025-04: 710
2025-05: 845
2025-06: 733
2025-07: 838
2025-08: 940
2025-09: 789
2025-10: 746
2025-11: 759
2025-12: 756
2026-01: 755
2026-02: 727
2026-03: 819
2025-042026-03

↓ 6% vs previous period

Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (Reading)

DECILE 6/10 — 50–60% (less deprived)

Reading has roughly average deprivation compared to the rest of England.

income
6
employment
6
education
5
health
6
crime
5
housing
4
environment
6

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for Reading (the HPI is only published at LAD level). RG1 spans 2 local authorities; Reading is the one covering the bulk of the outcode. For the RG1-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£352,061
Reading average
+0.4%
Annual Change
Stable
Market

Average Price by Type

£715,875
Detached
£441,782
Semi-Detached
£353,631
Terraced
£227,668
Flat

24-Month Price Trend

01/12/2002: £164,661
01/12/2003: £165,936
01/12/2004: £184,241
01/12/2005: £185,014
01/12/2006: £202,602
01/12/2007: £223,512
01/12/2008: £185,675
01/12/2009: £192,257
01/12/2010: £201,005
01/12/2011: £201,694
01/12/2012: £208,507
01/12/2013: £218,881
01/12/2014: £253,958
01/12/2015: £290,858
01/12/2016: £304,683
01/12/2017: £319,957
01/12/2018: £310,108
01/12/2019: £299,963
01/12/2020: £305,900
01/12/2021: £325,406
01/12/2022: £358,325
01/12/2023: £340,447
01/12/2024: £350,554
01/12/2025: £352,061
01/12/200201/12/2025

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

12
Primary
2
Secondary
7
Independent
1
Special
22
Within 1 mile

Breakdown of all 22 schools within 1 mile, by phase.

GCSE Performance (2024/25)

47
Avg Attainment 8
+10.6% vs national (42.5)
54%
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths
National: 45.4%
WELL ABOVE NATIONAL AVERAGE

Based on 15 secondary schools in Reading

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25

Transport Links

50/100
Moderate transport - bus links available, may need connections for tube/rail.

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in RG1 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Detached
£585,000
107 sales
Semi-detached
£440,000
284 sales
Terraced
£325,000
1,348 sales
Flat
£247,950
1,817 sales

Pages only appear above where at least 10 sales were registered in the last 5 years.

Price Trends

Momentum for Reading. For the headline RG1 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

+0.4%
1 Year Change
stable
Market Status
Reading
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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D
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £2,100/year
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Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
0.5/10
Light restrictions
Designation Stack
1
1 designation
Climate Resilience
4/10
Vulnerable
Planning Constraints:
Air Quality Management AreaBuilt-up Area
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (8)
  • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
  • Loft conversion with rear dormer
  • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
  • Solar PV panels on roof
  • Heat pump (air source) external unit
  • Front porch (under 3 m²)
  • Outbuilding / garden room
  • Fell or significantly prune a tree
⚠ Needs consent (2)
  • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
  • Demolish + rebuild
✗ Blocked (0)
  • —

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Source: planning.data.gov.uk

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Listed Buildings Nearby
1
Grade II*
37
Grade II
low heritage impact
Significant listed buildings nearby may affect planning decisions.

Source: Historic England

Noise Levels

quiet
This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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BroadbandEst.

Avg Download~50 Mbps
Max Available~500 Mbps
Superfast+ Yes
Full Fibre× No

Estimated from area data • Verify on Ofcom

Air Quality

Low

Low pollution. Ideal for outdoor activities.

Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

Flood Risk

NONE RISK

No current flood alerts in this area.

Source: Environment Agency

Walkability

100/100

Excellent walkability with daily errands easily completed on foot.

Within ½ mile:289 places

Source: OpenStreetMap

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Local Climate

5-year average from Open-Meteo

11.4°C
Avg Temperature
780mm
Annual Rainfall
2744h
Sunshine/Year
20 km/h
Avg Wind
Warmest: July
Coldest: January
Wettest: September
Driest: August
Now: 28.4°C, OvercastHumidity: 26%

Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

Food Hygiene Ratings

50 rated establishments within 1 mile

4.2/5
Average Rating
76%
Rated Good or Very Good
50
Total Establishments
Bakery HouseRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
4/5
Paya/Korean KrispyTakeaway/sandwich shop
3/5
American CandyRetailers - other
4/5
Soul Chill CaféRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
3/5
TanatanRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
4/5

Source: Food Standards Agency

Energy & Carbon Intensity

Grid region: Unknown

48%
Renewable Energy
108g
CO₂/kWh
moderate
Intensity Level

Generation Mix

solar 47.2%imports 29.3%gas 22.9%wind 0.5%

Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

Elevation

42m
Elevatedabove sea level

At 42m above sea level, this location is well-elevated, significantly reducing flood risk from coastal and river sources.

Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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