Postcode RG1 3BQ 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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 337.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 4.0× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Reading South is £64,564 per year. The nearest station is Reading, about 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Kings Meadow.
Central Reading South has an average 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 rail, approximately 251 ft away from RG1 3BQ.
Central Reading South near RG1 3BQ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Kings Meadow | Large | Walking directions to Kings Meadow |
| 0.1 mi | Forbury Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Forbury Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | King George V Gardens | Small | Walking directions to King George V Gardens |
Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 (about £361 per square foot) in Abbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £121,000 up to £610,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £447,000 | £396 |
| Terraced | 28 | £335,375 | £366 |
| Flats | 53 | £225,000 | £357 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £233,750 | £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 | £249,500 | — | £375,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £554 | £328 | £338 |
| 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 | £367 | £361 | £387 |
| 2026 | £349 | — | £367 |
There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG1 3BQ.
In the RG1 3BQ 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 3BQ
| 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 | Chandni Kiosk | 161 Friar Street, Reading, RG1 1HE | Walking directions to Chandni Kiosk |
| 0.2 mi | King Food & Wine | 91-93 King's Road, Reading, RG1 3DD | Walking directions to King Food & Wine |
| 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 3BQ, 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 3BQ records about 337 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 anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around RG1 3BQ in Central Reading South is £260,000 (about £361 per square foot) based on 84 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to RG1 3BQ, including The Deenway Montessori School (Requires improvement), Kendrick School (Outstanding) and Katesgrove Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RG1 3BQ is Reading, about 495 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.
RG1 3BQ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,774 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 3BQ is Matt Rodda (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jacqueline Dominguez (Green Party).
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.