Postcode RG1 2BL is located in an urban city, within the Katesgrove ward of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Southampton Street & Redlands Road area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 45.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Southampton Street & Redlands Road is £60,355 per year. The nearest station is Reading, about 0.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Holy Brook Nook.
Southampton Street & Redlands Road has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,308 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.
Southampton Street & Redlands Road has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Southampton Street & Redlands Road is £60,355 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 91 ft away from RG1 2BL.
Southampton Street & Redlands Road near RG1 2BL 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Reading | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Reading |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Holy Brook Nook | Small | Walking directions to Holy Brook Nook |
Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 (about £388 per square foot) in Katesgrove area, with individual transactions ranging from £103,250 up to £950,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £650,000 | £533 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £395,000 | £401 |
| Terraced | 74 | £317,000 | £406 |
| Flats | 39 | £215,000 | £330 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £500,000 | £259,500 | £360,000 | £300,000 |
| 2017 | £457,500 | £248,000 | £317,000 | £290,000 |
| 2018 | £500,600 | £210,000 | £385,000 | £290,000 |
| 2019 | £353,000 | £267,760 | £350,000 | £278,875 |
| 2020 | £510,000 | £290,000 | £305,000 | £281,000 |
| 2021 | £688,500 | £252,500 | £327,250 | £290,000 |
| 2022 | — | £230,000 | £380,000 | £330,000 |
| 2023 | £369,500 | £225,000 | £377,500 | £320,000 |
| 2024 | — | £235,000 | £405,000 | £322,500 |
| 2025 | £550,000 | £215,000 | £416,500 | £322,500 |
| 2026 | — | £225,000 | £415,000 | £316,800 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £375 | £414 | £289 | £336 |
| 2017 | £411 | £377 | £347 | £337 |
| 2018 | £401 | £385 | £350 | £354 |
| 2019 | £349 | £442 | £336 | £338 |
| 2020 | £405 | £433 | £353 | £340 |
| 2021 | £423 | £428 | £354 | £344 |
| 2022 | — | £393 | £450 | £392 |
| 2023 | £433 | £376 | £414 | £383 |
| 2024 | — | £382 | £400 | £379 |
| 2025 | £454 | £360 | £369 | £404 |
| 2026 | — | £312 | £415 | £403 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG1 2BL.
In the RG1 2BL postcode area, located within Southampton Street & Redlands Road, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG1 2BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Whitley Store | 23-25 Whitley Street, Reading, RG2 0EG | Walking directions to Whitley Store |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 5-6 Crown Street, Reading, RG1 2SE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Speciality Food & Wine | Highgrove Street, Reading, RG2 0EG | Walking directions to Speciality Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Big Bazaar | 13-17 London Road, Reading, RG1 5BJ | Walking directions to Big Bazaar |
| 0.2 mi | Freddies | 33 Whitley Street, Reading, RG2 0EG | Walking directions to Freddies |
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 2BL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Louise Kaye Keane
Katesgrove - Elected 7 May 2026
Matt Rodda
Reading Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RG1 2BL records about 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around RG1 2BL in Southampton Street & Redlands Road is £310,000 (about £388 per square foot) based on 125 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to RG1 2BL, including The Abbey School Reading, Katesgrove Primary School (Good) and Kendrick School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RG1 2BL is Reading, about 1,233 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.
RG1 2BL scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,308 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Reading Central covering RG1 2BL is Matt Rodda (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Louise Kaye Keane (Green Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.