Postcode RG1 2QT is located in an urban city, within the Katesgrove ward of Reading in the South East region , and forms part of the Central Reading South area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 169.1 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 0.6 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Holy Brook Nook.
Central Reading South has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,240 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Central Reading South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 169.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 26.5% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from RG1 2QT.
Central Reading South near RG1 2QT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 in Katesgrove area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,158 up to £1,300,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £600,000 |
| Flats | 47 | £230,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £392,500 |
| Terraced | 67 | £325,000 |
10 years price trend in Katesgrove
In the RG1 2QT postcode area, located within Central Reading South, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Katesgrove Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Kendrick School | Academy converter | Outstanding | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Coley Primary School | Community school | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.