Postcode RG1 2PU 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 50.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Southampton Street & Redlands Road is £60,355 per year. The nearest station is Reading located about 0.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Waterloo Meadows.
Southampton Street & Redlands Road has a moderate 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 moderate crime rate, with approximately 50.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 322 ft away from RG1 2PU.
Southampton Street & Redlands Road near RG1 2PU 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 | Waterloo Meadows | Large | Walking directions to Waterloo Meadows |
| 0.5 mi | Coley Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Coley Recreation Ground |
| 0.3 mi | Holy Brook Nook | Small | Walking directions to Holy Brook Nook |
Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £317,000 in Katesgrove area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,158 up to £1,300,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £550,000 |
| Flats | 42 | £220,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £400,000 |
| Terraced | 64 | £327,500 |
10 year median price trend in Katesgrove
In the RG1 2PU postcode area, located within Southampton Street & Redlands Road, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG1 2PU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Whitley Store | Highgrove Street, Reading, RG1 5EN | Walking directions to Whitley Store |
| 0.2 mi | No 1 Convenience Store | Elgar Road, Reading, RG2 0BH | Walking directions to No 1 Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Speciality Food & Wine | Highgrove Street, Reading, RG2 0EG | Walking directions to Speciality Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Freddies | Whitley Street, Reading, RG2 0EG | Walking directions to Freddies |
| 0.2 mi | Bally Convenience Store | River Road, Reading, RG1 2NF | Walking directions to Bally Convenience Store |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.