Postcode RG1 6AR is located in an urban city, within the Coley ward of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Central Reading South area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 90.4 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 West located about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is Coley Recreation Ground.
Central Reading South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,785 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Central Reading South has a high crime rate, with approximately 90.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 10.3% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 309 ft away from RG1 6AR.
Central Reading South near RG1 6AR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Reading West located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Reading West | N/A | Walking directions to Reading West |
| 0.7 mi | Reading | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Reading |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Coley Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Coley Recreation Ground |
| 0.2 mi | Holy Brook Nook | Small | Walking directions to Holy Brook Nook |
| 0.4 mi | Robert Hewitt Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Robert Hewitt Recreation Ground |
Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £332,500 in Coley area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £840,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £572,000 |
| Flats | 48 | £220,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £470,000 |
| Terraced | 39 | £366,500 |
10 year median price trend in Coley
In the RG1 6AR postcode area, located within Central Reading South, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG1 6AR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Asda Express | 10 Berkeley Avenue, Reading, RG1 6JT | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | 39a Berkeley Avenue, Reading, RG1 6JS | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Bally Convenience Store | River Road, Reading, RG1 2NF | Walking directions to Bally Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | M&S Simply Food | Janson Court, Reading, RG1 6NA | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.3 mi | No 1 Convenience Store | Elgar Road, Reading, RG2 0BH | Walking directions to No 1 Convenience Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.