Postcode RG1 3HF 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 0.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is King George V Gardens.
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 36.3% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 269 ft away from RG1 3HF.
Palmer Park near RG1 3HF 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Reading | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Reading |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | King George V Gardens | Small | Walking directions to King George V Gardens |
| 0.4 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 3HF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jul 2025 | 12, Rupert Square, Reading, RG1 3HE | Terraced | Freehold | £295,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2026 | 89, Cumberland Road, Reading, RG1 3JT | Terraced | Freehold | £260,000 | |
| 10 Dec 2025 | 67, Cumberland Road, Reading, RG1 3JT | Terraced | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 26 Aug 2025 | 112, Cumberland Road, Reading, RG1 3JT | Terraced | Freehold | £320,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 69, Cumberland Road, Reading, RG1 3JT | Terraced | Freehold | £293,000 |
In the RG1 3HF postcode area, located within Palmer Park, there are 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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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| 0.1 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 3HF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Kennet Corner Store | 101A Cholmeley Road, Reading, RG1 3LY | Walking directions to Kennet Corner Store |
| 0.2 mi | Gurung's | 193 London Road, Reading, RG1 3NU | Walking directions to Gurung's |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 201-205 London Road, Reading, RG1 3NU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Al Rehman General Store | 45 Cholmeley Road, Reading, RG1 3NQ | Walking directions to Al Rehman General Store |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | London Road, Reading, RG1 5BA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 3HF, 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 3HF 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 3HF in Thames is £325,000 (about £422 per square foot) based on 115 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to RG1 3HF, 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 3HF is Reading, about 1,481 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.
RG1 3HF 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 3HF is Matt Rodda (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Graham Clarke (Green Party).