Postcode RG1 6LU 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 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 nearest station is Reading West, about 0.6 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Coley Recreation Ground.
Coley Park has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,815 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.
Coley Park has an average crime rate, with approximately 46.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 57.5% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 26 ft away from RG1 6LU.
Coley Park near RG1 6LU 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Reading West | N/A | Walking directions to Reading West |
| 1 mi | Reading | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Reading |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Coley Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Coley Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Courage Park | Medium | Walking directions to Courage Park |
| 0.4 mi | Holy Brook Nook | Small | Walking directions to Holy Brook Nook |
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 6LU.
In the RG1 6LU postcode area, located within Coley Park, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG1 6LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons Daily | 56-58 Wensley Road, Reading, RG1 6DJ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 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 | M&S Simply Food | Janson Court, Reading, RG1 6NA | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 12 Tilehurst Road, Reading, RG1 7TN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 6LU, 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 6LU 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around RG1 6LU in Coley Park is £305,000 (about £383 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to RG1 6LU, 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 6LU is Reading West, about 986 m away.
RG1 6LU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,815 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 6LU 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.