Postcode RG1 3GD is located in an urban city, within the Thames area 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 130.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Palmer Park is £58,256 per year. The median sale price in Thames is £325,000 (around £422 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £268,500 and £395,000. The nearest station is Reading, about 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Kings Meadow.
Palmer Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,077 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.
Palmer Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 130.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 45.4% 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 per household in Palmer Park is £58,256 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 0 ft away from RG1 3GD.
Palmer Park near RG1 3GD 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Reading | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Reading |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Kings Meadow | Large | Walking directions to Kings Meadow |
| 0.4 mi | King George V Gardens | Small | Walking directions to King George V Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Chocolate Island | Small | Walking directions to Chocolate Island |
Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 (about £422 per square foot) in Thames area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,000 up to £836,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £540,000 | £486 |
| Terraced | 50 | £385,000 | £446 |
| Flats | 57 | £267,000 | £387 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £296,250 | £402,500 | £355,000 |
| 2017 | £290,000 | £440,000 | £335,000 |
| 2018 | £270,000 | £408,500 | £336,500 |
| 2019 | £301,000 | £435,000 | £345,000 |
| 2020 | £265,000 | £453,000 | £360,000 |
| 2021 | £286,500 | £489,500 | £354,500 |
| 2022 | £370,000 | £482,500 | £404,000 |
| 2023 | £360,450 | £488,739 | £415,000 |
| 2024 | £273,750 | £435,650 | £359,500 |
| 2025 | £275,000 | £530,000 | £387,500 |
| 2026 | £267,000 | £535,000 | £375,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £399 | £293 | £414 |
| 2017 | £423 | £426 | £401 |
| 2018 | £412 | £427 | £414 |
| 2019 | £399 | £546 | £382 |
| 2020 | £370 | £415 | £400 |
| 2021 | £392 | £400 | £422 |
| 2022 | £530 | £430 | £459 |
| 2023 | £573 | £485 | £437 |
| 2024 | £387 | £488 | £438 |
| 2025 | £392 | £495 | £462 |
| 2026 | £357 | £497 | £437 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG1 3GD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jul 2025 | 175, Kennet Walk, Reading, RG1 3FP | Terraced | Freehold | £415,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2025 | 179, Kennet Walk, Reading, RG1 3FP | Terraced | Freehold | £392,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2026 | 168, Kennet Walk, Reading, RG1 3GG | Flats | Leasehold | £215,000 | |
| 02 Jul 2026 | 100, Kennet Walk, Reading, RG1 3GG | Flats | Leasehold | £166,000 | |
| 02 Oct 2025 | 14, Robert Parker Road, Reading, RG1 3FN | Terraced | Freehold | £400,000 |
In the RG1 3GD postcode area, located within Palmer Park, there are 7 primary and 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St John's Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Sept 2022. | |
St John's Church of England Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 13 Sept 2022
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | New Town Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 14 Jan 2025. | |
New Town Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 14 Jan 2025
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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 3GD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Kennet Express | Anglers Way, Reading, RG1 3JL | Walking directions to Kennet Express |
| 0.2 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 Corner Store | 101A Cholmeley Road, Reading, RG1 3LY | Walking directions to Kennet Corner Store |
| 0.3 mi | Your Local | King's Road, Reading, RG1 4NZ | Walking directions to Your Local |
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 3GD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David Graham Clarke
Thames - Elected 7 May 2026
Matt Rodda
Reading Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RG1 3GD records about 131 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around RG1 3GD in Thames is £325,000 (about £422 per square foot) based on 115 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to RG1 3GD, including St John's Church of England Primary School (Good), New Town Primary School (Good) 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 3GD is Reading, about 1,224 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.
RG1 3GD scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,077 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 3GD is Matt Rodda (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Graham Clarke (Green Party).