Postcode RG1 3QJ 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 moderate crime levels, with around 46.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Palmer Park is £58,256 per year. The nearest station is Reading located about 1.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Palmer Park.
Palmer Park has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,183 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Palmer Park has a low crime rate, with approximately 46.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% 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 282 ft away from RG1 3QJ.
Palmer Park near RG1 3QJ 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Palmer Park | Large | Walking directions to Palmer Park |
Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 in Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,646 up to £870,000.
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 | 17 | £223,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £537,000 |
| Terraced | 57 | £320,000 |
10 year median price trend in Park
In the RG1 3QJ postcode area, located within Palmer Park, there are 4 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG1 3QJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Souza Stores | 23 Cholmeley Road, Reading, RG1 3NQ | Walking directions to Souza Stores |
| 0.1 mi | Al Rehman General Store | 45 Cholmeley Road, Reading, RG1 3NQ | Walking directions to Al Rehman General Store |
| 0.1 mi | Yuvraj's Mini Market | 9 Manchester Road, Reading, RG1 3QD | Walking directions to Yuvraj's Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | M.A.P Food & Superstore | 255-257 London Road, Reading, RG1 3NY | Walking directions to M.A.P Food & Superstore |
| 0.1 mi | Kennet Corner Store | 101A Cholmeley Road, Reading, RG1 3LY | Walking directions to Kennet Corner Store |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.