Postcode RG1 5AE is located in an urban city, within the Katesgrove ward of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Central Reading South area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Central Reading South is £64,800 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 2 parks nearby, closest small park is King George V Gardens.
Central Reading South has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,240 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Central Reading South has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 62.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Central Reading South is £64,800 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RG1 5AE.
Central Reading South near RG1 5AE 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | King George V Gardens | Small | Walking directions to King George V Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Chocolate Island | Small | Walking directions to Chocolate Island |
Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £313,984 in Katesgrove area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,158 up to £1,300,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £600,000 |
| Flats | 49 | £222,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £400,000 |
| Terraced | 70 | £325,000 |
10 year median price trend in Katesgrove
In the RG1 5AE postcode area, located within Central Reading South, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG1 5AE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Twins News Mart | 65 Watlington Street, Reading, RG1 4RQ | Walking directions to Twins News Mart |
| 0.3 mi | Whitley Store | Highgrove Street, Reading, RG1 5EN | Walking directions to Whitley Store |
| 0.3 mi | General Convenience Shop League of Friends | Craven Road, Reading, RG1 5LE | Walking directions to General Convenience Shop League of Friends |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.