Postcode RG1 6EJ 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 average crime levels, with around 46.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% 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 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Waterloo Meadows.
Coley Park has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,803 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.
Coley Park has an average crime rate, with approximately 46.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Coley Park is £60,680 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 273 ft away from RG1 6EJ.
Coley Park near RG1 6EJ 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 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Reading West | N/A | Walking directions to Reading West |
| 1 mi | Reading | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Reading |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Waterloo Meadows | Large | Walking directions to Waterloo Meadows |
| 0.1 mi | Coley Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Coley Recreation Ground |
| 0.3 mi | Holy Brook Nook | Small | Walking directions to Holy Brook Nook |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG1 6EJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 May 2026 | 63, St Saviours Road, Reading, RG1 6EJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £425,000 | |
| 19 Feb 2026 | 33, St Saviours Road, Reading, RG1 6EJ | Terraced | Freehold | £450,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | 72B, Admirals Court, Reading, RG1 6SP | Other | Freehold | £1,100,000 | |
| 16 Apr 2026 | 40, Admirals Court, Reading, RG1 6SW | Flats | Leasehold | £185,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2025 | Kilnbrook House, Rose Kiln Lane, Reading, RG2 0HP | Other | Freehold | £2,400,000 |
In the RG1 6EJ postcode area, located within Coley Park, there are 9 primary and 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Coley Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 9 Oct 2014. | |
Coley Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 9 Oct 2014
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Katesgrove Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Nov 2017. | |
Katesgrove Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 28 Nov 2017
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| 0.5 mi | Primary | New Christ Church Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Sept 2022. | |
New Christ Church Church of England Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 21 Sept 2022
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8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RG1 6EJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Food Warehouse | Rose Kiln Lane, Reading, RG2 0SN | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Rose Kiln Lane, Reading, RG2 0SN | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | 39a Berkeley Avenue, Reading, RG1 6JS | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Asda Express | 10 Berkeley Avenue, Reading, RG1 6JT | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.3 mi | No 1 Convenience Store | 1 Elgar Road, Reading, RG2 0BH | Walking directions to No 1 Convenience Store |
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 6EJ, 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 6EJ records about 47 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and public order.
The median sale price around RG1 6EJ in Coley is £317,500 (about £371 per square foot) based on 102 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to RG1 6EJ, including Coley Primary School (Good), Katesgrove Primary School (Good) and New Christ Church Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to RG1 6EJ is Reading West, about 1,415 m away.
RG1 6EJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,803 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 6EJ is Matt Rodda (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Richard Walkem (Green Party).