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RG1 3PE

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Park

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Detailed insights for RG1 3PE

Overview

Postcode RG1 3PE is located in an urban city, within the Park area of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Palmer Park area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 13% below 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 Park is £292,500 (around £377 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £270,000 and £334,363. The nearest station is Reading, about 1.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Palmer Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
1.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

Palmer Park has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,086 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Palmer Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.8%

Approximately 1.8% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Palmer Park is £58,256 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 68 ft away from RG1 3PE.

Flood risk

No risk

Palmer Park near RG1 3PE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Reading located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RG1 3PE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miPalmer ParkLargeWalking directions to Palmer Park

Area Profile

Population
469
Population density
1,966.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.42(+2%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.7(+52%)
Other theft
14.96(+167%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.23(-3%)
Vehicle crime
5.61(+51%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
158
33.69%
British
152
32.41%
Other White
46
9.81%
Indian
30
6.4%
African
21
4.48%
Total population: 469

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
160
39.31%
Level 4+ (Degree)
104
25.55%
No qualifications
70
17.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
7.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
6.88%
Total 16+ residents: 407

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
71
62.28%
Owns outright
21
18.42%
Owns with a mortgage
15
13.16%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.63%
Shared ownership
2
1.75%
Total households: 114

Property prices in Park

Median price: £292,500
Price per sq ft: £377
Sales (last 12 months): 80
Typical range (middle 50%): £270K – £334K

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £292,500 (about £377 per square foot) in Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £875,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£638,000£362
Semi-Detached14£555,000£431
Terraced51£290,000£374
Flats13£225,000£391

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£565,000£167,350£470,000£283,750
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£530,000£310,000
2026£875,000£195,000£555,000£290,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£420£375£376£346
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£434£377
2026£400£374£361£369
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Park in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG1 3PE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG1 3PE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Jun 2026401, London Road, Reading, RG1 3PETerracedFreehold£355,000
19 Dec 2025383, London Road, Reading, RG1 3PBTerracedFreehold£468,000
25 Nov 202594, Radstock Road, Reading, RG1 3PRTerracedFreehold£322,000
16 May 202582, Radstock Road, Reading, RG1 3PRTerracedFreehold£250,000
30 Apr 202584, Liverpool Road, Reading, RG1 3PQTerracedFreehold£320,000

Schools

In the RG1 3PE 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.

Nearby schools for RG1 3PE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miPrimaryNew Town Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led
0.5 miPrimaryAlfred Sutton Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.5 miSecondaryMaiden Erlegh School in ReadingFree schools

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RG1 3PE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RG1 3PE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miYuvraj's Mini Market9 Manchester Road, Reading, RG1 3QDWalking directions to Yuvraj's Mini Market
0.3 miSouza Stores23 Cholmeley Road, Reading, RG1 3NQWalking directions to Souza Stores
0.3 miM.A.P Food & Superstore255-257 London Road, Reading, RG1 3NYWalking directions to M.A.P Food & Superstore
0.3 miAl Rehman General Store45 Cholmeley Road, Reading, RG1 3NQWalking directions to Al Rehman General Store
0.3 miSurpal Food & Wine225 London Road, Reading, RG1 3NYWalking directions to Surpal Food & Wine

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Reading district.

Band A£1,742
Band B£2,032
Band C£2,322
Band D£2,613
Band E£3,193
Band F£3,774
Band G£4,355
Band H£5,226

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for RG1 3PE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Rob White

Park - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Matt Rodda

Reading Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictReadingE06000038
Parliamentary ConstituencyReading CentralE14001438
WardParkE05013874
ParishReading, unparished areaE43000031
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Palmer ParkE02003398
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Reading 010EE01016406
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about RG1 3PE

Is RG1 3PE (Palmer Park) safe?

The area around RG1 3PE records about 74 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, anti-social behaviour and other theft.

What is the average house price near RG1 3PE?

The median sale price around RG1 3PE in Park is £292,500 (about £377 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RG1 3PE?

There are 13 schools close to RG1 3PE, including New Town Primary School (Good), Alfred Sutton Primary School (Good) and Maiden Erlegh School in Reading (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around RG1 3PE?

RG1 3PE scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,086 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents RG1 3PE (Palmer Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Reading Central covering RG1 3PE is Matt Rodda (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rob White (Green Party).

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