Postcode RG1 6LB is located in an urban city, within the Coley ward 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 nearest station is Reading West, about 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Coley Recreation Ground.
Coley Park has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,764 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.
Coley Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.4% 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 6LB.
Coley Park near RG1 6LB 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 | Coley Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Coley Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Courage Park | Medium | Walking directions to Courage Park |
| 0.3 mi | Robert Hewitt Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Robert Hewitt Recreation Ground |
Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £305,000 (about £383 per square foot) in Coley area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £840,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £573,500 | £405 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £490,000 | £418 |
| Terraced | 38 | £352,000 | £413 |
| Flats | 43 | £188,000 | £332 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £500,000 | £210,000 | £388,475 | £275,000 |
| 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 | £576,000 | £210,000 | £490,000 | £369,500 |
| 2026 | £600,000 | £186,500 | £330,000 | £325,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £354 | £351 | £396 | £373 |
| 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 | £434 | £360 | £414 | £439 |
| 2026 | £382 | £294 | £369 | £392 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG1 6LB.
In the RG1 6LB postcode area, located within Coley Park, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG1 6LB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | 56-58 Wensley Road, Reading, RG1 6DJ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | M&S Simply Food | Janson Court, Reading, RG1 6NA | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | 39a Berkeley Avenue, Reading, RG1 6JS | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 12 Tilehurst Road, Reading, RG1 7TN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | AK Superstores | Tilehurst Road, Reading, RG1 7TT | Walking directions to AK Superstores |
Annual council tax rates for Reading district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for RG1 6LB, 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 6LB 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around RG1 6LB in Coley Park is £305,000 (about £383 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to RG1 6LB, including All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School (Good), All Saints Junior School (Outstanding) and St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RG1 6LB is Reading West, about 821 m away.
RG1 6LB scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,764 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 6LB is Matt Rodda (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Richard Walkem (Green Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.