Postcode RG1 4EA is located in an urban city, within the Redlands ward of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Southampton Street & Redlands Road area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 120.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Southampton Street & Redlands Road is £60,355 per year. The nearest station is Reading located about 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Forbury Gardens.
Southampton Street & Redlands Road has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,039 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 18% least deprived areas in England.
Southampton Street & Redlands Road has a very high crime rate, with approximately 120.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Southampton Street & Redlands Road is £60,355 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 153 ft away from RG1 4EA.
Southampton Street & Redlands Road near RG1 4EA 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Reading | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Reading |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Forbury Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Forbury Gardens |
| 0.1 mi | King George V Gardens | Small | Walking directions to King George V Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Chocolate Island | Small | Walking directions to Chocolate Island |
Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 in Redlands area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £1,185,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £690,000 |
| Flats | 29 | £200,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £548,500 |
| Terraced | 58 | £342,000 |
10 year median price trend in Redlands
In the RG1 4EA postcode area, located within Southampton Street & Redlands Road, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG1 4EA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Your Local | King's Road, Reading, RG1 4NZ | Walking directions to Your Local |
| 0.1 mi | Nisha Food and Wine | 106 Queens Road, Reading, RG1 4DG | Walking directions to Nisha Food and Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Kennet Express | Anglers Way, Reading, RG1 3JL | Walking directions to Kennet Express |
| 0.2 mi | Twins News Mart | 65 Watlington Street, Reading, RG1 4RQ | Walking directions to Twins News Mart |
| 0.3 mi | King Food & Wine | 91-93 King's Road, Reading, RG1 3DD | Walking directions to King Food & Wine |
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.
Elected local representatives for RG1 4EA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Kathryn Elizabeth McCann
Redlands - Elected 7 May 2026
Matt Rodda
Reading Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.