Postcode RG1 5BG is located in an urban city, within the Redlands ward of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Palmer Park area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 187.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.2× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Palmer Park is £58,256 per year. The nearest station is Reading, about 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Forbury Gardens.
Palmer Park has an average 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 187.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 33.6% 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 per household in Palmer Park is £58,256 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 66 ft away from RG1 5BG.
Palmer Park near RG1 5BG 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Reading | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Reading |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Forbury Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Forbury Gardens |
| 0.2 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 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 5BG.
In the RG1 5BG postcode area, located within Palmer Park, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG1 5BG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Twins News Mart | 65 Watlington Street, Reading, RG1 4RQ | Walking directions to Twins News Mart |
| 0.2 mi | Big Bazaar | 13-17 London Road, Reading, RG1 5BJ | Walking directions to Big Bazaar |
| 0.2 mi | Nisha Food and Wine | 106 Queens Road, Reading, RG1 4DG | Walking directions to Nisha Food and Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 5-6 Crown Street, Reading, RG1 2SE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 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 5BG, 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 5BG records about 187 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 anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around RG1 5BG in Palmer Park is £310,000 (about £390 per square foot) based on 99 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to RG1 5BG, including Kendrick School (Outstanding), The Deenway Montessori School (Requires improvement) and The Abbey School Reading. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RG1 5BG is Reading, about 1,047 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.
RG1 5BG scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,239 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 5BG 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.