Postcode RG1 4LY is located in an urban city, within the Thames ward of Reading in the South East region , and forms part of the Palmer Park area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 148.6 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 0.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is King George V Gardens.
Palmer Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,663 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Palmer Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 148.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 36.3% 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 77 ft away from RG1 4LY.
Palmer Park near RG1 4LY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £335,000 in Thames area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,500 up to £550,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 47 | £280,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £417,500 |
| Terraced | 49 | £362,500 |
10 years price trend in Thames
In the RG1 4LY postcode area, located within Palmer Park, there are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.