Postcode RG1 1NZ is located in an urban city, within the Abbey ward of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Central Reading North area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 970.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Central Reading North is £62,052 per year. The nearest station is Reading located about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Christchurch Meadows.
Central Reading North has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,038 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Central Reading North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 970.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Central Reading North is £62,052 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 100 ft away from RG1 1NZ.
Central Reading North near RG1 1NZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Reading located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Reading | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Reading |
| 0.6 mi | Reading West | N/A | Walking directions to Reading West |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Christchurch Meadows | Large | Walking directions to Christchurch Meadows |
| 0.4 mi | Forbury Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Forbury Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Victoria Park | Small | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £254,000 in Abbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £117,000 up to £725,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 56 | £216,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £447,000 |
| Terraced | 23 | £347,000 |
10 year median price trend in Abbey
In the RG1 1NZ postcode area, located within Central Reading North, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG1 1NZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | 52-55 Friar Street, Reading, RG1 1DX | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.1 mi | Super Delight | 125 Friar Street, Reading, RG1 1EP | Walking directions to Super Delight |
| 0.2 mi | Mleczko Delikatesy | 30 West Street, Reading, RG1 1TZ | Walking directions to Mleczko Delikatesy |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 28-34 Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7LA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Davina's | Broad Street, Reading, RG1 2AF | Walking directions to Davina's |
Annual council tax rates for Reading district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for RG1 1NZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jacqueline Dominguez
Abbey - Elected 7 May 2026
Matt Rodda
Reading Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.