Postcode RG1 3LS 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 11% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Palmer Park is £58,256 per year. 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 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 75.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Palmer Park is £58,256 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 107 ft away from RG1 3LS.
Palmer Park near RG1 3LS 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Chocolate Island | Small | Walking directions to Chocolate Island |
Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 (about £378 per square foot) in Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £870,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £540,000 | £432 |
| Detached | 1 | £401,000 | £324 |
| Terraced | 57 | £300,000 | £376 |
| Flats | 12 | £230,000 | £396 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £565,000 | £185,588 | £465,000 | £285,000 |
| 2017 | £484,000 | £190,000 | £427,500 | £272,500 |
| 2018 | £557,500 | £215,000 | £495,750 | £272,500 |
| 2019 | £774,000 | £221,000 | £475,000 | £260,000 |
| 2020 | £682,500 | £252,500 | £600,000 | £269,500 |
| 2021 | £593,000 | £225,000 | £447,750 | £284,500 |
| 2022 | £507,500 | £233,000 | £556,280 | £310,000 |
| 2023 | £637,500 | £180,000 | £507,500 | £300,000 |
| 2024 | £485,000 | £219,000 | £517,500 | £295,000 |
| 2025 | £602,900 | £200,000 | £548,250 | £310,000 |
| 2026 | — | £195,000 | £451,165 | £290,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £420 | £375 | £376 | £349 |
| 2017 | £528 | £372 | £355 | £357 |
| 2018 | £396 | £388 | £357 | £356 |
| 2019 | £365 | £330 | £335 | £347 |
| 2020 | £425 | £332 | £349 | £337 |
| 2021 | £447 | £390 | £377 | £348 |
| 2022 | £377 | £394 | £408 | £383 |
| 2023 | £440 | £350 | £425 | £356 |
| 2024 | £451 | £352 | £431 | £386 |
| 2025 | £413 | £386 | £435 | £377 |
| 2026 | — | £374 | £345 | £365 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG1 3LS.
In the RG1 3LS 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 3LS
| 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 | Souza Stores | 23 Cholmeley Road, Reading, RG1 3NQ | Walking directions to Souza Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 201-205 London Road, Reading, RG1 3NU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Gurung's | 193 London Road, Reading, RG1 3NU | Walking directions to Gurung's |
Annual council tax rates for Reading district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for RG1 3LS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Rob White
Park - Elected 7 May 2026
Matt Rodda
Reading Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RG1 3LS records about 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around RG1 3LS in Palmer Park is £300,000 (about £378 per square foot) based on 90 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to RG1 3LS, including New Town Primary School (Good), St John's Church of England Primary School (Good) and Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RG1 3LS is Reading, about 1,518 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.
RG1 3LS scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,120 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 3LS is Matt Rodda (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rob White (Green Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.