Postcode RG1 3AA is located in an urban city, within the Abbey ward of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Central Reading South area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 393.3 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 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Kings Meadow.
Central Reading South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,774 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Central Reading South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 393.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 13.0% 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 296 ft away from RG1 3AA.
Central Reading South near RG1 3AA 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Reading | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Reading |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Kings Meadow | Large | Walking directions to Kings Meadow |
| 0.2 mi | Forbury Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Forbury Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | King George V Gardens | Small | Walking directions to King George V Gardens |
Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £254,000 in Abbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £730,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 65 | £230,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £475,000 |
| Terraced | 22 | £336,750 |
10 year median price trend in Abbey
In the RG1 3AA 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 3AA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 4-5 Market Place, Reading, RG1 2EG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | King Food & Wine | Duncan Place, Reading, RG1 3DD | Walking directions to King Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | Broad Street, Reading, RG1 2BH | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Chandni Kiosk | Friar Street, Reading, RG1 1HE | Walking directions to Chandni Kiosk |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Reading, RG1 3HU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.