Postcode RG1 4BE is located in an urban city, within the Abbey ward of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Central Reading North area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 164.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Central Reading North is £62,052 per year. The nearest station is Reading located about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Forbury Gardens.
Central Reading North has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,484 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.
Central Reading North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 164.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Central Reading North is £62,052 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 132 ft away from RG1 4BE.
Central Reading North near RG1 4BE 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 91 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 in Abbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £730,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 62 | £222,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £435,500 |
| Terraced | 25 | £347,000 |
10 year median price trend in Abbey
In the RG1 4BE postcode area, located within Central Reading North, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG1 4BE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | King Food & Wine | Duncan Place, Reading, RG1 3DD | Walking directions to King Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Nisha Food and Wine | 106 Queens Road, Reading, RG1 4DG | Walking directions to Nisha Food and Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Twins News Mart | 65 Watlington Street, Reading, RG1 4RQ | Walking directions to Twins News Mart |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 4-5 Market Place, Reading, RG1 2EG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Big Bazaar | 13-17 London Road, Reading, RG1 5BJ | Walking directions to Big Bazaar |
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.