Postcode RG1 3BE 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 337.2 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 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest large park is Kings Meadow.
Central Reading South has a moderate 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 337.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Central Reading South is £64,564 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 138 ft away from RG1 3BE.
Central Reading South near RG1 3BE 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 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Reading | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Reading |
| 1 mi | Reading West | N/A | Walking directions to Reading West |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Kings Meadow | Large | Walking directions to Kings Meadow |
| 0.5 mi | Hills Meadow | Large | Walking directions to Hills Meadow |
| 0.1 mi | Forbury Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Forbury Gardens |
Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £254,000 in Abbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £117,000 up to £725,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 56 | £216,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £447,000 |
| Terraced | 23 | £347,000 |
10 year median price trend in Abbey
In the RG1 3BE 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 3BE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 4-5 Market Place, Reading, RG1 2EG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | Broad Street, Reading, RG1 2BH | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | King Food & Wine | 91-93 King's Road, Reading, RG1 3DD | Walking directions to King Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Chandni Kiosk | 161 Friar Street, Reading, RG1 1HE | Walking directions to Chandni Kiosk |
| 0.2 mi | Davina's Local | 23 Friar Street, Reading, RG1 1DP | Walking directions to Davina's Local |
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.
Elected local representatives for RG1 3BE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jacqueline Dominguez
Abbey - Elected 7 May 2026
Matt Rodda
Reading Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.