Postcode RG1 2LR is located in an urban city, within the Abbey ward of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Central Reading South area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 393.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Central Reading South is £64,800 per year. The nearest station is Reading located about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Holy Brook Nook.
Central Reading South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,774 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Central Reading South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 393.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 4.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Central Reading South is £64,800 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RG1 2LR.
Central Reading South near RG1 2LR 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Reading | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Reading |
| 0.7 mi | Reading West | N/A | Walking directions to Reading West |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Holy Brook Nook | Small | Walking directions to Holy Brook Nook |
| 0.3 mi | Forbury Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Forbury Gardens |
Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £254,000 in Abbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £730,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 65 | £230,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £475,000 |
| Terraced | 22 | £336,750 |
10 year median price trend in Abbey
In the RG1 2LR postcode area, located within Central Reading South, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG1 2LR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Perfect Chicken | 10 St Mary's Butts, Reading, RG1 2LN | Walking directions to Perfect Chicken |
| 0.1 mi | Seoul Plaza | St Mary's Butts, Reading, RG1 2LN | Walking directions to Seoul Plaza |
| 0.1 mi | Davina's | Broad Street, Reading, RG1 2AF | Walking directions to Davina's |
| 0.2 mi | Polskie Delikatesy "Smaczek" | Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7QG | Walking directions to Polskie Delikatesy "Smaczek" |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | Broad Street, Reading, RG1 2BH | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.