Postcode RG1 6BA 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 88.5 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 located about 0.7 miles away. There are 11 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 88.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 14.4% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 255 ft away from RG1 6BA.
Central Reading South near RG1 6BA has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £327,500 in Coley area, with individual transactions ranging from £104,500 up to £1,050,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £590,000 |
| Flats | 45 | £222,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £438,500 |
| Terraced | 34 | £383,000 |
10 years price trend in Coley
In the RG1 6BA postcode area, located within Central Reading South, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | Primary | Coley Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Katesgrove Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | All Saints Junior School | Free schools | Outstanding |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.