Postcode RG1 3BJ is located in an urban city, within the Abbey area 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 median sale price in Abbey is £256,000 (around £366 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £188,750 and £326,250. The nearest station is Reading, about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Kings Meadow.
Central Reading North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,119 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Central Reading North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 970.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Central Reading North is £62,052 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 321 ft away from RG1 3BJ.
Central Reading North near RG1 3BJ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Reading located about 0.4 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 88 recent sales, the median property price is £256,000 (about £366 per square foot) in Abbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £759,250.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £376,000 | £361 |
| Terraced | 28 | £335,375 | £366 |
| Flats | 57 | £215,000 | £366 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £242,250 | £300,000 | £300,000 |
| 2017 | £261,250 | £382,500 | £288,000 |
| 2018 | £245,000 | £325,000 | £295,000 |
| 2019 | £300,000 | £305,000 | £360,000 |
| 2020 | £270,000 | £331,000 | £291,250 |
| 2021 | £245,000 | — | £312,500 |
| 2022 | £241,650 | £362,150 | £335,000 |
| 2023 | £250,000 | £368,500 | £366,000 |
| 2024 | £230,000 | £365,000 | £330,000 |
| 2025 | £220,000 | £447,000 | £342,500 |
| 2026 | £223,500 | £365,000 | £340,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £542 | £328 | £319 |
| 2017 | £473 | £373 | £329 |
| 2018 | £439 | £217 | £326 |
| 2019 | £476 | £337 | £358 |
| 2020 | £465 | £397 | £319 |
| 2021 | £410 | — | £362 |
| 2022 | £428 | £401 | £421 |
| 2023 | £414 | £226 | £415 |
| 2024 | £386 | £345 | £361 |
| 2025 | £369 | £361 | £387 |
| 2026 | £372 | £346 | £364 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG1 3BJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jun 2025 | Flat 50, Kennet House, 80, Kings Road, Reading, RG1 3BJ | Flats | Leasehold | £347,500 | |
| 09 May 2025 | Abbey Wharf, 57 - 75, Kings Road, Reading, RG1 3AB | Other | Freehold | £6,800,000 | |
| 12 Aug 2026 | 6, Selborne Court, Reading, RG1 3BW | Flats | Leasehold | £227,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2026 | 2, Selborne Court, Reading, RG1 3BW | Flats | Leasehold | £340,000 | |
| 02 Apr 2026 | 15, Sidmouth Street, Reading, RG1 4QZ | Terraced | Freehold | £400,000 |
In the RG1 3BJ postcode area, located within Central Reading North, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Not applicable | The Deenway Montessori School | Other independent school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Jun 2024. | |
The Deenway Montessori School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 4 Jun 2024
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| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Kendrick School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Nov 2022. | |
Kendrick School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 8 Nov 2022
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| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading ratingInspection information
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RG1 3BJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | King Food & Wine | 91-93 King's Road, Reading, RG1 3DD | Walking directions to King Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Reading, RG1 3GX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Nisha Food and Wine | 106 Queens Road, Reading, RG1 4DG | Walking directions to Nisha Food and Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 4-5 Market Place, Reading, RG1 2EG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Twins News Mart | 65 Watlington Street, Reading, RG1 4RQ | Walking directions to Twins News Mart |
Annual council tax rates for Reading district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for RG1 3BJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jacqueline Dominguez
Abbey - Elected 7 May 2026
Matt Rodda
Reading Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RG1 3BJ 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.
The median sale price around RG1 3BJ in Abbey is £256,000 (about £366 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to RG1 3BJ, including The Deenway Montessori School (Good), Kendrick School (Outstanding) and Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to RG1 3BJ is Reading, about 677 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.
RG1 3BJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,119 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Reading Central covering RG1 3BJ is Matt Rodda (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jacqueline Dominguez (Green Party).