Postcode RG1 2TB 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 moderate crime levels, with around 62.7 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 0.7 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 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 moderate crime rate, with approximately 62.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 29.2% 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 5 ft away from RG1 2TB.
Central Reading South near RG1 2TB 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Reading | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Reading |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Holy Brook Nook | Small | Walking directions to Holy Brook Nook |
| 0.4 mi | King George V Gardens | Small | Walking directions to King George V Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Chocolate Island | Small | Walking directions to Chocolate Island |
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 2TB postcode area, located within Central Reading South, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG1 2TB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Big Bazaar | 13-17 London Road, Reading, RG1 5BJ | Walking directions to Big Bazaar |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 5-6 Crown Street, Reading, RG1 2SE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Whitley Store | Highgrove Street, Reading, RG1 5EN | Walking directions to Whitley Store |
| 0.3 mi | Speciality Food & Wine | Highgrove Street, Reading, RG2 0EG | Walking directions to Speciality Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Freddies | Whitley Street, Reading, RG2 0EG | Walking directions to Freddies |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.