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Abbey

About

Abbey Ward is located in the heart of Reading, covering the area around the River Kennet and the historic Abbey Ruins. The ward includes the town centre, with its mix of retail, commercial, and leisure spaces. The River Kennet and its canals run through the area, adding a natural element to the urban landscape. The ward is also home to the Forbury Gardens, a public park with historical significance.

Abbey Ward has a mix of residential and industrial areas, with older terraced housing near the town centre and modern developments along the river. The ward includes parts of the Reading Station transport hub, making it a key transit point. The area has a range of cultural and historical landmarks, including the ruins of Reading Abbey and the Maiwand Lion statue. The blend of history, commerce, and green spaces gives the ward a distinct character.

Area overview

On average Abbey has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 599 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Abbey is £64,555 per year. There are 3 schools in Abbey: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
599
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
8.8%
Connectivity
N/A

All postcodes in Abbey

RG17PJ

Oxford Road

RG19SS

Bridge Street

RG17RU

Zinzan Street

RG17TN

Tilehurst Road

RG19SD

Bridge Street

RG19ST

Bridge Street

RG17AE

Central Reading North

RG11LG

Station Road

RG11NZ

Vachel Road

RG17AG

Cheapside

RG17AR

Chatham Place

RG17EX

Bedford Road

RG17JR

Anstey Road

RG17PA

Cambridge Street

RG17YB

Goldsmid Road

RG17ZL

Central Reading North

RG11EX

Fife Court

RG12AP

Broad Street

RG13HW

Abbot's Walk

RG14SY

Queen's Road

RG17PP

Mason Street

RG17QF

Central Reading South

RG17XR

Prospect Street

RG11PR

Tudor Road

RG12BD

Bridge Street

RG17AX

Caversham Road

RG17BS

Caversham Road

RG17NE

Oxford Road

RG17LT

Oxford Road

RG17PR

Weldale Street

RG17RD

Castle Street

RG17SS

Castle Street

RG17XD

Russell Street

RG11EG

Merchants Place

RG11EQ

Merchants Place

RG11LT

Forbury Road

RG11PF

Tudor Road

RG11SY

Queen Victoria Street

RG12AE

Broad Street

RG12EG

Market Place

RG13AR

King's Road

RG14RY

Duke Street

RG16AB

Castle Street

RG17HP

Great Knollys Street

RG17HR

Bedford Road

RG17NB

Trinity Place

RG17NN

Prospect Mews

RG17RE

Russell Street

RG17PD

Mason Street

RG17PL

Oxford Road

RG17RW

Castle Hill

RG17UL

Waylen Street

RG17UQ

Waylen Street

RG17YJ

Prospect Mews

RG19SW

Central Reading North

RG11NG

Greyfriars Road

RG11PZ

Blagrave Street

RG12JB

Minster Street

RG12HB

High Street

RG14AQ

Kennet Street

RG19SP

Bridge Street

RG17HL

Great Knollys Street

RG17YA

Franklin Street

RG11DA

Friar Street

RG12AQ

Bridge Street

RG17PZ

Central Reading North

RG11AX

Forbury Road

RG11JJ

Central Reading North

RG12AA

Broad Street

RG12DE

Market Place

RG12LU

Bridge Street

RG14BQ

Queen's Road

RG17AU

Alfred Street

RG17LB

Oxford Road

RG17NP

Battle Street

RG17RT

Jesse Terrace

RG11LX

Forbury Road

RG11BU

Central Reading North

RG11TG

Friar Street

RG12LG

St Mary's Butts

RG13AY

Crane Wharf

RG14BE

Queen's Cottages

RG14QE

Queen's Road

RG17RH

Oxford Road

RG17NQ

Oxford Road

RG17QP

Central Reading North

RG17RS

Jesse Terrace

RG17YD

Epping Close

RG11DX

Friar Street

RG11ET

Merchants Place

RG11JX

Station Road

RG11PE

Greyfriars Road

RG12HE

King Street

RG14DA

Queen's Road

RG14PN

Duke Street

RG16QG

Maltings Place

RG17EB

Caversham Road

RG17HD

Great Knollys Street

RG17LA

Oxford Road

RG17LR

Goldsmid Road