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RG1 2PN

West Hill

Katesgrove

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Overview

Postcode RG1 2PN 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 0.7 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Holy Brook Nook.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
6.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

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.

Crime level

4/10

Southampton Street & Redlands Road has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.5%

Approximately 6.5% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Southampton Street & Redlands Road is £60,355 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 133 ft away from RG1 2PN.

Flood risk

No risk

Southampton Street & Redlands Road near RG1 2PN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Reading located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RG1 2PN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Reading

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Reading

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RG1 2PN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miHoly Brook NookSmallWalking directions to Holy Brook Nook

Area Profile

Population
135
Population density
19,852.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.81(-50%)
Other theft
5.58(-1%)
Vehicle crime
5.12(+38%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.65(-28%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.65(-62%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
49
36.57%
British
32
23.88%
Other White
21
15.67%
Other Asian
10
7.46%
White and Black African (mixed)
8
5.97%
Total population: 134

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
54
50%
No qualifications
17
15.74%
Other
14
12.96%
Level 3 (A level)
9
8.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
7
6.48%
Total 16+ residents: 108

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
30
65.22%
Owns with a mortgage
7
15.22%
Owns outright
4
8.7%
Other social rented
2
4.35%
Shared ownership
1
2.17%
Total households: 46

Property prices in Katesgrove

Median price£310,000
Price per sq ft£388
Sales (last 12 months)125
Typical range (middle 50%)£240K – £337K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Katesgrove over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£650,000£533
Semi-Detached10£395,000£401
Terraced74£317,000£406
Flats39£215,000£330

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Katesgrove

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Katesgrove.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Katesgrove.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Katesgrove.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Katesgrove.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Katesgrove in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG1 2PN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG1 2PN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Jul 202519, West Hill, Reading, RG1 2PNTerracedFreehold£313,984
26 Aug 202548, Sherman Road, Reading, RG1 2PJTerracedFreehold£310,000
21 Jul 20258, Sherman Road, Reading, RG1 2PJTerracedFreehold£318,000
14 Mar 202540, Sherman Road, Reading, RG1 2PJTerracedFreehold£326,000
07 Oct 2025Flat 9, Thomsons Yard, 106, Southampton Street, Reading, RG1 2QXFlatsLeasehold£192,000

Schools

In the RG1 2PN postcode area, located within Southampton Street & Redlands Road, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RG1 2PN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryKatesgrove Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryKendrick SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.3 miNot applicableThe Abbey School ReadingOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG1 2PN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RG1 2PN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBally Convenience Store2 Pell Street, Reading, RG1 2NZWalking directions to Bally Convenience Store
0.1 miNo 1 Convenience Store1 Elgar Road, Reading, RG2 0BHWalking directions to No 1 Convenience Store
0.2 miTesco Express5-6 Crown Street, Reading, RG1 2SEWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miBig Bazaar13-17 London Road, Reading, RG1 5BJWalking directions to Big Bazaar
0.3 miWhitley Store23-25 Whitley Street, Reading, RG2 0EGWalking directions to Whitley Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Reading district (2025-26).

Band A£1,658
Band B£1,934
Band C£2,211
Band D£2,487
Band E£3,040
Band F£3,592
Band G£4,145
Band H£4,974

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for RG1 2PN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Louise Kaye Keane

Katesgrove - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Matt Rodda

Reading Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictReadingE06000038
Parliamentary ConstituencyReading CentralE14001438
WardKatesgroveE05013871
ParishReading, unparished areaE43000031
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Southampton Street & Redlands RoadE02003402
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Reading 014DE01016379
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about RG1 2PN

Is RG1 2PN (Southampton Street & Redlands Road) safe?

The area around RG1 2PN 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.

What is the average house price near RG1 2PN?

The median sale price around RG1 2PN in Southampton Street & Redlands Road is £310,000 (about £388 per square foot) based on 125 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RG1 2PN?

There are 20 schools close to RG1 2PN, including Katesgrove Primary School (Good), Kendrick School (Outstanding) and The Abbey School Reading. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to RG1 2PN?

The closest station to RG1 2PN is Reading, about 1,120 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.

How deprived is the area around RG1 2PN?

RG1 2PN 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).

Who represents RG1 2PN (Southampton Street & Redlands Road) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Reading Central covering RG1 2PN is Matt Rodda (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Louise Kaye Keane (Green Party).

Data Sources

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.