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RG1 3AD

Forbury Road

Thames

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Overview

Postcode RG1 3AD is located in an urban city, within the Thames ward of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Central Reading North area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 970.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 11.5× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Reading North is £62,052 per year. The nearest station is Reading, about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Christchurch Meadows.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
970
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Central Reading North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,038 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Central Reading North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 970.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3%

Approximately 3.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Central Reading North is £62,052 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 72 ft away from RG1 3AD.

Flood risk

No risk

Central Reading North near RG1 3AD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Reading located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RG1 3AD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Reading

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Reading

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RG1 3AD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miChristchurch MeadowsLargeWalking directions to Christchurch Meadows
0.3 miKings MeadowLargeWalking directions to Kings Meadow
0.3 miHills MeadowLargeWalking directions to Hills Meadow

Area Profile

Population
420
Population density
1,250.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
418.17(+1219%)
Shoplifting
269.25(+3274%)
Public order
146.15(+2308%)
Other theft
112.96(+1914%)
Anti-social behaviour
91.75(+646%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
137
32.39%
Other White
127
30.02%
Indian
49
11.58%
Other Asian
23
5.44%
Chinese
19
4.49%
Total population: 423

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
259
67.8%
No qualifications
34
8.9%
Level 3 (A level)
31
8.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
4.97%
Apprenticeship
14
3.66%
Total 16+ residents: 382

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
153
65.11%
Owns with a mortgage
35
14.89%
Owns outright
22
9.36%
Other forms of private rent
10
4.26%
Shared ownership
8
3.4%
Total households: 235

Property prices in Thames

Median price£336,250
Price per sq ft£425
Sales (last 12 months)104
Typical range (middle 50%)£272K – £396K

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £336,250 (about £425 per square foot) in Thames area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,000 up to £836,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Thames over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached6£565,000£495
Terraced46£385,000£458
Flats52£271,250£387

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Thames

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thames.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£282,500£402,500£351,000
2017£290,000£440,000£335,000
2018£270,000£408,500£336,500
2019£301,000£435,000£345,000
2020£265,000£453,000£360,000
2021£286,500£489,500£354,500
2022£370,000£482,500£404,000
2023£360,450£488,739£415,000
2024£273,750£435,650£359,500
2025£275,000£530,000£385,000
2026£285,000£441,250£375,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thames.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Thames.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£388£293£408
2017£423£426£401
2018£412£427£414
2019£399£546£382
2020£370£415£400
2021£392£400£422
2022£530£430£459
2023£573£485£437
2024£387£488£438
2025£392£495£462
2026£361£465£447
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Thames.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Thames in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG1 3AD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG1 3AD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jun 202510, Forbury Road, Reading, RG1 1SBOtherFreehold£1,060,000
22 Aug 2025Flat 301, Sussex House, 6, The Forbury, Reading, RG1 3EJFlatsLeasehold£205,000
21 Jan 2026The White Building, 33, Kings Road, Reading, RG1 3AROtherFreehold£13,250,000
17 Mar 2025Flat 1, 25, Kings Road, Reading, RG1 3ARFlatsLeasehold£285,000
05 Dec 20257, Abbey Hall, Abbey Square, Reading, RG1 3FBFlatsLeasehold£190,000

Schools

In the RG1 3AD postcode area, located within Central Reading North, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RG1 3AD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableThe Deenway Montessori SchoolOther independent school

Requires improvement

0.5 miSecondaryKendrick SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.5 miNot applicableRed Balloon Learner Centre ReadingOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG1 3AD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RG1 3AD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco Express4-5 Market Place, Reading, RG1 2EGWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miM&S Simply FoodBrunel Arcade, Reading, RG1 1LTWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.2 miChandni Kiosk161 Friar Street, Reading, RG1 1HEWalking directions to Chandni Kiosk
0.2 miMavi's Food & WineBrunel Arcade, Reading, RG1 1LTWalking directions to Mavi's Food & Wine
0.2 miTesco ExpressReading, RG1 3HUWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Reading district (2025-26).

Band A£1,658
Band B£1,934
Band C£2,211
Band D£2,487
Band E£3,040
Band F£3,592
Band G£4,145
Band H£4,974

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for RG1 3AD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David Graham Clarke

Thames - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Matt Rodda

Reading Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictReadingE06000038
Parliamentary ConstituencyReading CentralE14001438
WardThamesE05013877
ParishReading, unparished areaE43000031
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Central Reading NorthE02006939
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Reading 019BE01033415
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced2019-11-01

Frequently asked questions about RG1 3AD

Is RG1 3AD (Central Reading North) safe?

The area around RG1 3AD records about 970 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and public order.

What is the average house price near RG1 3AD?

The median sale price around RG1 3AD in Central Reading North is £336,250 (about £425 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RG1 3AD?

There are 20 schools close to RG1 3AD, including The Deenway Montessori School (Requires improvement), Kendrick School (Outstanding) and Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to RG1 3AD?

The closest station to RG1 3AD is Reading, about 371 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.

How deprived is the area around RG1 3AD?

RG1 3AD scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,038 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents RG1 3AD (Central Reading North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Reading Central covering RG1 3AD is Matt Rodda (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Graham Clarke (Green Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.