Postcode RG1 3FL is located in an urban city, within the Thames ward of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Palmer Park area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 144.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Palmer Park is £57,200 per year. The nearest station is Reading located about 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Kings Meadow.
Palmer Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,663 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Palmer Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 144.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 29.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Palmer Park is £57,200 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 160 ft away from RG1 3FL.
Palmer Park near RG1 3FL 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Reading | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Reading |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Kings Meadow | Large | Walking directions to Kings Meadow |
| 0.5 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 101 recent sales, the median property price is £355,000 in Thames area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,500 up to £590,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 40 | £280,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £505,000 |
| Terraced | 53 | £380,000 |
10 year median price trend in Thames
In the RG1 3FL postcode area, located within Palmer Park, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG1 3FL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco | Napier Road, Reading, RG1 8DF | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Extra | Napier Road, Reading, RG1 8DF | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.2 mi | Kennet Express | Anglers Way, Reading, RG1 3JL | Walking directions to Kennet Express |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Reading, RG1 3HU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Your Local | King's Road, Reading, RG1 4NZ | Walking directions to Your Local |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.