Postcode RG1 5RJ is located in an urban city, within the Park area of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Palmer Park area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 13% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Palmer Park is £58,256 per year. The median sale price in Park is £292,500 (around £377 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £270,000 and £334,363. The nearest station is Earley, about 1.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Palmer Park.
Palmer Park has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,086 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Palmer Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.4% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 275 ft away from RG1 5RJ.
Palmer Park near RG1 5RJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Earley located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Palmer Park | Large | Walking directions to Palmer Park |
Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £292,500 (about £377 per square foot) in Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £875,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £638,000 | £362 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £555,000 | £431 |
| Terraced | 51 | £290,000 | £374 |
| Flats | 13 | £225,000 | £391 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £565,000 | £167,350 | £470,000 | £283,750 |
| 2017 | £484,000 | £190,000 | £427,500 | £272,500 |
| 2018 | £557,500 | £215,000 | £495,750 | £272,500 |
| 2019 | £774,000 | £221,000 | £475,000 | £260,000 |
| 2020 | £682,500 | £252,500 | £600,000 | £269,500 |
| 2021 | £593,000 | £225,000 | £447,750 | £284,500 |
| 2022 | £507,500 | £233,000 | £556,280 | £310,000 |
| 2023 | £637,500 | £180,000 | £507,500 | £300,000 |
| 2024 | £485,000 | £219,000 | £517,500 | £295,000 |
| 2025 | £602,900 | £200,000 | £530,000 | £310,000 |
| 2026 | £875,000 | £195,000 | £555,000 | £290,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £420 | £375 | £376 | £346 |
| 2017 | £528 | £372 | £355 | £357 |
| 2018 | £396 | £388 | £357 | £356 |
| 2019 | £365 | £330 | £335 | £347 |
| 2020 | £425 | £332 | £349 | £337 |
| 2021 | £447 | £390 | £377 | £348 |
| 2022 | £377 | £394 | £408 | £383 |
| 2023 | £440 | £350 | £425 | £356 |
| 2024 | £451 | £352 | £431 | £386 |
| 2025 | £413 | £386 | £434 | £377 |
| 2026 | £400 | £374 | £361 | £369 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG1 5RJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct 2025 | 22, Bulmershe Road, Reading, RG1 5RJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £695,000 | |
| 11 Feb 2026 | 9, Oaklands, Bulmershe Road, Reading, RG1 5RW | Flats | Leasehold | £225,000 | |
| 13 Jul 2026 | Flat A, Osterley Court, 36, Hamilton Road, Reading, RG1 5RD | Flats | Leasehold | £250,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | Flat D, Osterley Court, 36, Hamilton Road, Reading, RG1 5RD | Flats | Leasehold | £115,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 2, Hamilton Road, Reading, RG1 5RD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £635,000 |
In the RG1 5RJ postcode area, located within Palmer Park, there are 5 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Maiden Erlegh School in Reading | Free schools | Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Jun 2018. | |
Maiden Erlegh School in Reading ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 5 Jun 2018
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| 0.2 mi | Secondary | UTC Reading | University technical college | Area360 rating. Inspected 4 Feb 2025. | |
UTC Reading ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 4 Feb 2025
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Alfred Sutton Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Oct 2012. | |
Alfred Sutton Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 10 Oct 2012
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RG1 5RJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 55-57 Erleigh Road, Reading, RG1 5NL | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | M.A.P Food & Superstore | 255-257 London Road, Reading, RG1 3NY | Walking directions to M.A.P Food & Superstore |
| 0.3 mi | Surpal Food & Wine | 225 London Road, Reading, RG1 3NY | Walking directions to Surpal Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | M&M Food & Wine | 55-57 Wokingham Road, Reading, RG6 1LH | Walking directions to M&M Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Rahim Stores | 59-61 Wokingham Road, Reading, RG6 1LH | Walking directions to Rahim Stores |
Annual council tax rates for Reading district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for RG1 5RJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Rob White
Park - Elected 7 May 2026
Matt Rodda
Reading Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RG1 5RJ records about 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around RG1 5RJ in Park is £292,500 (about £377 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to RG1 5RJ, including Maiden Erlegh School in Reading (Good), UTC Reading (Good) and Alfred Sutton Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
RG1 5RJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,086 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 5RJ is Matt Rodda (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rob White (Green Party).