Postcode RG1 2SA 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 142.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Central Reading South is £64,564 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 4 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 142.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Central Reading South is £64,564 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 181 ft away from RG1 2SA.
Central Reading South near RG1 2SA 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Reading | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Reading |
| 1 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Forbury Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Forbury Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | King George V Gardens | Small | Walking directions to King George V Gardens |
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 2SA postcode area, located within Central Reading South, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG1 2SA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 5-6 Crown Street, Reading, RG1 2SE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Big Bazaar | 13-17 London Road, Reading, RG1 5BJ | Walking directions to Big Bazaar |
| 0.2 mi | Bally Convenience Store | River Road, Reading, RG1 2NF | Walking directions to Bally Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | No 1 Convenience Store | Elgar Road, Reading, RG2 0BH | Walking directions to No 1 Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 4-5 Market Place, Reading, RG1 2EG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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.