Postcode RG1 4AZ is located in an urban city, within the Katesgrove area of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Central Reading South area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 56.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Reading South is £64,564 per year. The median sale price in Katesgrove is £300,000 (around £382 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £240,000 and £336,750. The nearest station is Reading, about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Forbury Gardens.
Central Reading South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,999 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.
Central Reading South has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Central Reading South is £64,564 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 19 ft away from RG1 4AZ.
Central Reading South near RG1 4AZ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Reading | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Reading |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Forbury Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Forbury Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | King George V Gardens | Small | Walking directions to King George V Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Chocolate Island | Small | Walking directions to Chocolate Island |
Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 (about £382 per square foot) in Katesgrove area, with individual transactions ranging from £103,250 up to £950,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £400,000 | £476 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £395,000 | £416 |
| Terraced | 75 | £317,000 | £389 |
| Flats | 55 | £225,000 | £358 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £500,000 | £259,000 | £360,000 | £300,000 |
| 2017 | £457,500 | £248,000 | £317,000 | £290,000 |
| 2018 | £500,600 | £210,000 | £385,000 | £290,000 |
| 2019 | £353,000 | £267,760 | £350,000 | £278,875 |
| 2020 | £510,000 | £290,000 | £305,000 | £281,000 |
| 2021 | £688,500 | £252,500 | £327,250 | £290,000 |
| 2022 | — | £230,000 | £380,000 | £330,000 |
| 2023 | £369,500 | £225,000 | £377,500 | £320,000 |
| 2024 | — | £235,000 | £405,000 | £322,500 |
| 2025 | £550,000 | £210,000 | £416,500 | £322,500 |
| 2026 | — | £240,000 | £375,000 | £317,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £375 | £417 | £289 | £336 |
| 2017 | £411 | £377 | £347 | £337 |
| 2018 | £401 | £385 | £350 | £354 |
| 2019 | £349 | £442 | £336 | £338 |
| 2020 | £405 | £433 | £353 | £339 |
| 2021 | £423 | £428 | £354 | £344 |
| 2022 | — | £393 | £450 | £392 |
| 2023 | £433 | £376 | £414 | £383 |
| 2024 | — | £382 | £400 | £379 |
| 2025 | £454 | £360 | £369 | £404 |
| 2026 | — | £353 | £417 | £388 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG1 4AZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Apr 2026 | 15, Sidmouth Street, Reading, RG1 4QZ | Terraced | Freehold | £400,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2026 | Garden Flat, 68, South Street, Reading, RG1 4RA | Flats | Leasehold | £310,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 77, South Street, Reading, RG1 4RA | Flats | Freehold | £650,000 | |
| 16 Feb 2026 | 6, Southern Court, Reading, RG1 4QS | Other | Freehold | £1,470,000 | |
| 12 Aug 2026 | 6, Selborne Court, Reading, RG1 3BW | Flats | Leasehold | £227,000 |
In the RG1 4AZ postcode area, located within Central Reading South, there are 10 primary and 2 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 | Not applicable | The Deenway Montessori School | Other independent school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Jun 2024. | |
The Deenway Montessori School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 4 Jun 2024
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| 0.1 mi | Secondary | Kendrick School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Nov 2022. | |
Kendrick School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 8 Nov 2022
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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 4AZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | King Food & Wine | 91-93 King's Road, Reading, RG1 3DD | Walking directions to King Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Twins News Mart | 65 Watlington Street, Reading, RG1 4RQ | Walking directions to Twins News Mart |
| 0.2 mi | Nisha Food and Wine | 106 Queens Road, Reading, RG1 4DG | Walking directions to Nisha Food and Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Big Bazaar | 13-17 London Road, Reading, RG1 5BJ | Walking directions to Big Bazaar |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 5-6 Crown Street, Reading, RG1 2SE | 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 4AZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Louise Kaye Keane
Katesgrove - Elected 7 May 2026
Matt Rodda
Reading Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RG1 4AZ records about 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 burglary.
The median sale price around RG1 4AZ in Katesgrove is £300,000 (about £382 per square foot) based on 143 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to RG1 4AZ, including The Deenway Montessori School (Good), Kendrick School (Outstanding) 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 4AZ is Reading, about 815 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.
RG1 4AZ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,999 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 4AZ is Matt Rodda (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Louise Kaye Keane (Green Party).