Postcode RG1 5LU is located in an urban city, within the Redlands ward of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Southampton Street & Redlands Road area. It has very low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 124.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Southampton Street & Redlands Road is £60,355 per year. The nearest station is Reading located about 1.0 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is King George V Gardens.
Southampton Street & Redlands Road has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,039 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 18% least deprived areas in England.
Southampton Street & Redlands Road has a very high crime rate, with approximately 124.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 20.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Southampton Street & Redlands Road is £60,355 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RG1 5LU.
Southampton Street & Redlands Road near RG1 5LU 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 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | King George V Gardens | Small | Walking directions to King George V Gardens |
Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 in Redlands area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £925,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £730,000 |
| Flats | 30 | £220,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £548,500 |
| Terraced | 52 | £344,500 |
10 year median price trend in Redlands
In the RG1 5LU postcode area, located within Southampton Street & Redlands Road, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG1 5LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 55-57 Erleigh Road, Reading, RG1 5NL | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | London Road, Reading, RG1 5BA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | General Convenience Shop League of Friends | Craven Road, Reading, RG1 5LE | Walking directions to General Convenience Shop League of Friends |
| 0.2 mi | Gurung's | 193 London Road, Reading, RG1 3NU | Walking directions to Gurung's |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 201-205 London Road, Reading, RG1 3NU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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: 16/01/2026.