Postcode RG1 4BE is located in an urban city, within the Abbey area of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Central Reading North area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 171 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Reading North is £62,052 per year. The median sale price in Abbey is £256,000 (around £366 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £188,750 and £326,250. 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 North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,858 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.
Central Reading North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 171 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 88 recent sales, the median property price is £256,000 (about £366 per square foot) in Abbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £759,250.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £376,000 | £361 |
| Terraced | 28 | £335,375 | £366 |
| Flats | 57 | £215,000 | £366 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £242,250 | £300,000 | £300,000 |
| 2017 | £261,250 | £382,500 | £288,000 |
| 2018 | £245,000 | £325,000 | £295,000 |
| 2019 | £300,000 | £305,000 | £360,000 |
| 2020 | £270,000 | £331,000 | £291,250 |
| 2021 | £245,000 | — | £312,500 |
| 2022 | £241,650 | £362,150 | £335,000 |
| 2023 | £250,000 | £368,500 | £366,000 |
| 2024 | £230,000 | £365,000 | £330,000 |
| 2025 | £220,000 | £447,000 | £342,500 |
| 2026 | £223,500 | £365,000 | £340,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £542 | £328 | £319 |
| 2017 | £473 | £373 | £329 |
| 2018 | £439 | £217 | £326 |
| 2019 | £476 | £337 | £358 |
| 2020 | £465 | £397 | £319 |
| 2021 | £410 | — | £362 |
| 2022 | £428 | £401 | £421 |
| 2023 | £414 | £226 | £415 |
| 2024 | £386 | £345 | £361 |
| 2025 | £369 | £361 | £387 |
| 2026 | £372 | £346 | £364 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG1 4BE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Apr 2026 | 15, Sidmouth Street, Reading, RG1 4QZ | Terraced | Freehold | £400,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | Flat 50, Kennet House, 80, Kings Road, Reading, RG1 3BJ | Flats | Leasehold | £347,500 | |
| 12 Aug 2026 | 6, Selborne Court, Reading, RG1 3BW | Flats | Leasehold | £227,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2026 | 2, Selborne Court, Reading, RG1 3BW | Flats | Leasehold | £340,000 | |
| 09 May 2025 | Abbey Wharf, 57 - 75, Kings Road, Reading, RG1 3AB | Other | Freehold | £6,800,000 |
In the RG1 4BE postcode area, located within Central Reading North, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 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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| 0.2 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 4BE
| 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 | 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.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for RG1 4BE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jacqueline Dominguez
Abbey - Elected 7 May 2026
Matt Rodda
Reading Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RG1 4BE records about 171 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, other theft and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around RG1 4BE in Abbey is £256,000 (about £366 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to RG1 4BE, 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 4BE is Reading, about 727 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.
RG1 4BE scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,858 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 4BE is Matt Rodda (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jacqueline Dominguez (Green Party).