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RG1 6EG

Barrington Way

Coley

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Detailed insights for RG1 6EG

Overview

Postcode RG1 6EG 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73.3 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 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 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Courage Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Coley Park has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,366 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Coley Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Coley Park is £60,680 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RG1 6EG.

Flood risk

No risk

Coley Park near RG1 6EG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Reading West located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RG1 6EG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Reading West

N/A

Walking directions to Reading West

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RG1 6EG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miCourage ParkMediumWalking directions to Courage Park
0.4 miHarrow Court Green SpaceSmallWalking directions to Harrow Court Green Space

Area Profile

Population
398
Population density
4,249.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.66(+19%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.34(+57%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.67(+50%)
Public order
7.63(+26%)
Shoplifting
5.6(-30%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
149
37.06%
Indian
86
21.39%
Other White
48
11.94%
Other Asian
32
7.96%
Pakistani
31
7.71%
Total population: 402

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
166
53.38%
No qualifications
37
11.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
10.93%
Level 3 (A level)
31
9.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
8.68%
Total 16+ residents: 311

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
59
42.45%
Owns outright
55
39.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
16.55%
Other social rented
1
0.72%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.72%
Total households: 139

Property prices in Coley

Median price: £317,500
Price per sq ft: £371
Sales (last 12 months): 102
Typical range (middle 50%): £196K – £428K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Coley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£592,500£433
Semi-Detached13£437,000£384
Terraced37£351,000£412
Flats42£189,000£299

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Coley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Coley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Coley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Coley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Coley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Coley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG1 6EG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG1 6EG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Jun 202626, Barrington Way, Reading, RG1 6EGDetachedFreehold£540,000
22 May 202623, Barrington Way, Reading, RG1 6EGDetachedFreehold£520,000
08 Apr 202626, Edenham Crescent, Reading, RG1 6HUSemi-DetachedFreehold£460,000
28 Nov 202531, Edenham Crescent, Reading, RG1 6HUSemi-DetachedFreehold£430,000
16 Oct 202543, Edenham Crescent, Reading, RG1 6HUDetachedFreehold£585,000

Schools

In the RG1 6EG postcode area, located within Coley Park, there are 10 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.

Nearby schools for RG1 6EG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimarySt Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led
0.3 miSecondaryThe WREN SchoolFree schools
0.4 miPrimaryAll Saints Church of England Aided Infant SchoolVoluntary aided school

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RG1 6EG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RG1 6EG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miMorrisons Daily56-58 Wensley Road, Reading, RG1 6DJWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.5 miAK Superstores41 Tilehurst Road, Reading, RG1 7TTWalking directions to AK Superstores

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Reading district.

Band A£1,742
Band B£2,032
Band C£2,322
Band D£2,613
Band E£3,193
Band F£3,774
Band G£4,355
Band H£5,226

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for RG1 6EG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Richard Walkem

Coley - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Matt Rodda

Reading Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictReadingE06000038
Parliamentary ConstituencyReading CentralE14001438
WardColeyE05013869
ParishReading, unparished areaE43000031
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Coley ParkE02003401
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Reading 013EE01016393
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced1995-12-01

Frequently asked questions about RG1 6EG

Is RG1 6EG (Coley Park) safe?

The area around RG1 6EG records about 73 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near RG1 6EG?

The median sale price around RG1 6EG in Coley is £317,500 (about £371 per square foot) based on 102 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RG1 6EG?

There are 14 schools close to RG1 6EG, including St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School (Good), The WREN School (Good) and All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to RG1 6EG?

The closest station to RG1 6EG is Reading West, about 1,126 m away.

How deprived is the area around RG1 6EG?

RG1 6EG scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,366 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents RG1 6EG (Coley Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Reading Central covering RG1 6EG is Matt Rodda (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Richard Walkem (Green Party).