Postcode RG1 2RA 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Southampton Street & Redlands Road is £66,300 per year. The nearest station is Reading located about 0.9 miles away. There are 7 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 high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,645 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Southampton Street & Redlands Road has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 56.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 37.8% 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 of residents in Southampton Street & Redlands Road is £66,300 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 15 ft away from RG1 2RA.
Southampton Street & Redlands Road near RG1 2RA 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 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 | Cintra Park | Medium | Walking directions to Cintra Park |
| 0.4 mi | Holy Brook Nook | Small | Walking directions to Holy Brook Nook |
Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £313,984 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 | 7 | £600,000 |
| Flats | 49 | £222,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £400,000 |
| Terraced | 70 | £325,000 |
10 year median price trend in Katesgrove
In the RG1 2RA postcode area, located within Southampton Street & Redlands Road, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG1 2RA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Whitley Store | Highgrove Street, Reading, RG1 5EN | Walking directions to Whitley Store |
| 0.1 mi | Speciality Food & Wine | Highgrove Street, Reading, RG2 0EG | Walking directions to Speciality Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Freddies | Whitley Street, Reading, RG2 0EG | Walking directions to Freddies |
| 0.1 mi | Express | 70-72 Whitley Street, Reading, RG2 0EQ | Walking directions to Express |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Whitley Street, Reading, RG2 0EG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.