Postcode RG1 3EH is located in an urban city, within the Abbey ward of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Central Reading North area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 1046.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Central Reading North is £64,800 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 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Kings Meadow.
Central Reading North has a high 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.
Central Reading North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 1046.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Central Reading North is £64,800 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 205 ft away from RG1 3EH.
Central Reading North near RG1 3EH 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 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 3EH postcode area, located within Central Reading North, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG1 3EH
| 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 | Friar Street, Reading, RG1 1HE | Walking directions to Chandni Kiosk |
| 0.2 mi | King Food & Wine | Duncan Place, Reading, RG1 3DD | Walking directions to King Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | The Kitchen | Forbury Road, Reading, RG1 1AX | Walking directions to The Kitchen |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.