Postcode RG1 6EF is located in an urban city, within the Coley area of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Coley Park area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 49.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Coley Park is £60,680 per year. The median sale price in Coley is £317,500 (around £371 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £196,250 and £427,813. The nearest station is Reading West, about 0.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Courage Park.
Coley Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,548 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Coley Park has an average crime rate, with approximately 49.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 32.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Coley Park is £60,680 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 119 ft away from RG1 6EF.
Coley Park near RG1 6EF 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Reading West | N/A | Walking directions to Reading West |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Courage Park | Medium | Walking directions to Courage Park |
Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £317,500 (about £371 per square foot) in Coley area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,000 up to £900,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £592,500 | £433 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £437,000 | £384 |
| Terraced | 37 | £351,000 | £412 |
| Flats | 42 | £189,000 | £299 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £484,000 | £215,000 | £388,475 | £274,000 |
| 2017 | £380,500 | £237,500 | £393,750 | £280,000 |
| 2018 | £455,000 | £207,750 | £399,975 | £372,250 |
| 2019 | £412,500 | £212,250 | £350,000 | £295,000 |
| 2020 | £397,500 | £207,000 | £372,500 | £315,000 |
| 2021 | £462,000 | £200,000 | £373,500 | £307,500 |
| 2022 | £538,000 | £210,000 | £433,000 | £335,000 |
| 2023 | £485,000 | £217,500 | £437,500 | £340,000 |
| 2024 | £599,750 | £217,500 | £440,000 | £340,000 |
| 2025 | £582,500 | £210,000 | £470,000 | £369,500 |
| 2026 | £575,000 | £195,000 | £425,000 | £326,250 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £369 | £348 | £396 | £343 |
| 2017 | £391 | £371 | £357 | £383 |
| 2018 | £373 | £357 | £363 | £345 |
| 2019 | £333 | £333 | £365 | £339 |
| 2020 | £379 | £322 | £386 | £355 |
| 2021 | £408 | £336 | £375 | £388 |
| 2022 | £421 | £349 | £407 | £434 |
| 2023 | £439 | £357 | £433 | £423 |
| 2024 | £472 | £369 | £437 | £405 |
| 2025 | £433 | £357 | £416 | £435 |
| 2026 | £451 | £296 | £376 | £393 |
There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG1 6EF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2025 | 222, Wensley Road, Reading, RG1 6DP | Terraced | Freehold | £385,000 | |
| 14 Apr 2026 | 33, Winser Drive, Reading, RG30 3EG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £560,000 | |
| 08 Oct 2025 | 51, Winser Drive, Reading, RG30 3EG | Terraced | Freehold | £415,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 67, Winser Drive, Reading, RG30 3EG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £500,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 283, Wensley Road, Reading, RG1 6EE | Terraced | Freehold | £325,000 |
In the RG1 6EF postcode area, located within Coley Park, there are 9 primary and 2 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 | Primary | St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 17 Jun 2025. | |
St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 17 Jun 2025
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| 0.3 mi | Secondary | The WREN School | Free schools | Area360 rating. Inspected 14 Apr 2026. | |
The WREN School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 14 Apr 2026
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Southcote Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Mar 2023. | |
Southcote Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 7 Mar 2023
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1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RG1 6EF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons Daily | 56-58 Wensley Road, Reading, RG1 6DJ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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 6EF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Richard Walkem
Coley - Elected 7 May 2026
Matt Rodda
Reading Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RG1 6EF records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around RG1 6EF in Coley is £317,500 (about £371 per square foot) based on 102 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to RG1 6EF, including St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School (Good), The WREN School (Good) and Southcote Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to RG1 6EF is Reading West, about 1,441 m away.
RG1 6EF scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,548 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 6EF is Matt Rodda (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Richard Walkem (Green Party).