Postcode RG1 4EN is located in an urban city, within the Abbey ward of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Palmer Park area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 150.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Palmer Park is £57,200 per year. The nearest station is Reading located about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Kings Meadow.
Palmer Park has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,239 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Palmer Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 150.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 22.2% 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 of residents in Palmer Park is £57,200 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 43 ft away from RG1 4EN.
Palmer Park near RG1 4EN 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Reading | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Reading |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Kings Meadow | Large | Walking directions to Kings Meadow |
| 0.3 mi | Forbury Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Forbury Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | King George V Gardens | Small | Walking directions to King George V Gardens |
Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £254,000 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 | 65 | £230,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £475,000 |
| Terraced | 22 | £336,750 |
10 year median price trend in Abbey
In the RG1 4EN postcode area, located within Palmer Park, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG1 4EN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Nisha Food and Wine | 106 Queens Road, Reading, RG1 4DG | Walking directions to Nisha Food and Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Twins News Mart | 65 Watlington Street, Reading, RG1 4RQ | Walking directions to Twins News Mart |
| 0.1 mi | King Food & Wine | Duncan Place, Reading, RG1 3DD | Walking directions to King Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Reading, RG1 3HU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Your Local | King's Road, Reading, RG1 4NZ | Walking directions to Your Local |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.