Postcode RG1 4QN is located in an urban city, within the Redlands ward 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 nearest station is Reading, about 0.5 miles away. There are 11 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 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 171 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.6% 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 170 ft away from RG1 4QN.
Central Reading North near RG1 4QN 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 99 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 (about £390 per square foot) in Redlands area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £1,185,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £690,000 | £458 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £572,000 | £445 |
| Terraced | 49 | £330,000 | £396 |
| Flats | 33 | £200,000 | £377 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £585,000 | £212,500 | £421,000 | £290,000 |
| 2017 | £714,950 | £250,000 | £433,250 | £300,000 |
| 2018 | £632,500 | £262,500 | £392,500 | £285,000 |
| 2019 | £527,849 | £220,000 | £541,750 | £280,575 |
| 2020 | £875,000 | £210,000 | £440,000 | £295,000 |
| 2021 | £701,000 | £230,000 | £521,500 | £297,300 |
| 2022 | £866,000 | £245,000 | £501,500 | £333,750 |
| 2023 | £944,000 | £205,000 | £613,000 | £314,232 |
| 2024 | £735,000 | £200,000 | £508,750 | £335,000 |
| 2025 | £650,000 | £205,000 | £548,500 | £343,000 |
| 2026 | £1,100,000 | £185,000 | £314,000 | £315,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £486 | £586 | £429 | £393 |
| 2017 | £391 | £402 | £341 | £382 |
| 2018 | £421 | £422 | £399 | £373 |
| 2019 | £344 | £412 | £352 | £353 |
| 2020 | £370 | £397 | £395 | £351 |
| 2021 | £438 | £395 | £366 | £381 |
| 2022 | £452 | £394 | £411 | £408 |
| 2023 | £424 | £357 | £387 | £410 |
| 2024 | £422 | £403 | £399 | £399 |
| 2025 | £477 | £384 | £396 | £406 |
| 2026 | £431 | £327 | £374 | £401 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG1 4QN.
In the RG1 4QN postcode area, located within Central Reading North, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG1 4QN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Twins News Mart | 65 Watlington Street, Reading, RG1 4RQ | Walking directions to Twins News Mart |
| 0.1 mi | Nisha Food and Wine | 106 Queens Road, Reading, RG1 4DG | Walking directions to Nisha Food and Wine |
| 0.2 mi | King Food & Wine | 91-93 King's Road, Reading, RG1 3DD | Walking directions to King Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Big Bazaar | 13-17 London Road, Reading, RG1 5BJ | Walking directions to Big Bazaar |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 5-6 Crown Street, Reading, RG1 2SE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 4QN, 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
The area around RG1 4QN 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, shoplifting and public order.
The median sale price around RG1 4QN in Central Reading North is £310,000 (about £390 per square foot) based on 99 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to RG1 4QN, including The Deenway Montessori School (Requires improvement), Kendrick School (Outstanding) and Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RG1 4QN is Reading, about 880 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.
RG1 4QN scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,484 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 4QN is Matt Rodda (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Kathryn Elizabeth McCann (Green Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.