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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 142.6 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 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Forbury Gardens.
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 142.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Palmer Park is £57,200 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.
Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £330,500 in Redlands area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £925,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £722,500 |
| Flats | 30 | £202,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £605,000 |
| Terraced | 51 | £347,000 |
10 years price trend in Redlands
In the RG1 5BG postcode area, located within Palmer Park, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.