Postcode RG1 6QL is located in an urban city, within the Katesgrove ward of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Central Reading South area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 90.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Central Reading South is £64,800 per year. The nearest station is Reading located about 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Coley Recreation Ground.
Central Reading South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,785 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Central Reading South has a high crime rate, with approximately 90.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 14.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Central Reading South is £64,800 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 100 ft away from RG1 6QL.
Central Reading South near RG1 6QL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Reading located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Reading | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Reading |
| 0.8 mi | Reading West | N/A | Walking directions to Reading West |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Coley Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Coley Recreation Ground |
| 0 mi | Holy Brook Nook | Small | Walking directions to Holy Brook Nook |
| 0.4 mi | Harrow Court Green Space | Small | Walking directions to Harrow Court Green Space |
Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £313,984 in Katesgrove area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,158 up to £1,300,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £600,000 |
| Flats | 49 | £222,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £400,000 |
| Terraced | 70 | £325,000 |
10 year median price trend in Katesgrove
In the RG1 6QL postcode area, located within Central Reading South, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG1 6QL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Bally Convenience Store | River Road, Reading, RG1 2NF | Walking directions to Bally Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | No 1 Convenience Store | Elgar Road, Reading, RG2 0BH | Walking directions to No 1 Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Asda Express | 10 Berkeley Avenue, Reading, RG1 6JT | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | 39a Berkeley Avenue, Reading, RG1 6JS | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 5-6 Crown Street, Reading, RG1 2SE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.