Postcode RG1 3JY is located in an urban city, within the Park ward of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Palmer Park area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86.6 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 0.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is King George V Gardens.
Palmer Park has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,120 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Palmer Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 86.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 6.8% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 142 ft away from RG1 3JY.
Palmer Park near RG1 3JY 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 97 recent sales, the median property price is £322,000 in Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,646 up to £850,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £804,800 |
| Flats | 16 | £211,875 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £532,000 |
| Terraced | 60 | £320,000 |
10 year median price trend in Park
In the RG1 3JY postcode area, located within Palmer Park, there are 5 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG1 3JY
| 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 | Al Rehman General Store | 45 Cholmeley Road, Reading, RG1 3NQ | Walking directions to Al Rehman General 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 | Souza Stores | 23 Cholmeley Road, Reading, RG1 3NQ | Walking directions to Souza Stores |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.