Postcode RG1 6RE is located in an urban city, within the Coley 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 72.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Central Reading South is £64,564 per year. The nearest station is Reading located about 0.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Waterloo Meadows.
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 72.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 60.8% 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 per household in Central Reading South is £64,564 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 211 ft away from RG1 6RE.
Central Reading South near RG1 6RE 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 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Reading | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Reading |
| 0.8 mi | Reading West | N/A | Walking directions to Reading West |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Waterloo Meadows | Large | Walking directions to Waterloo Meadows |
| 0.2 mi | Coley Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Coley Recreation Ground |
| 0.1 mi | Holy Brook Nook | Small | Walking directions to Holy Brook Nook |
Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £342,500 in Coley area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £840,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £572,000 |
| Flats | 38 | £202,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £490,000 |
| Terraced | 42 | £354,000 |
10 year median price trend in Coley
In the RG1 6RE postcode area, located within Central Reading South, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG1 6RE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | No 1 Convenience Store | 1 Elgar Road, Reading, RG2 0BH | Walking directions to No 1 Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Bally Convenience Store | 2 Pell Street, Reading, RG1 2NZ | Walking directions to Bally Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Asda Express | 10 Berkeley Avenue, Reading, RG1 6JT | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | 39a Berkeley Avenue, Reading, RG1 6JS | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | The Food Warehouse | Rose Kiln Lane, Reading, RG2 0SN | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
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 6RE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Richard Walkem
Coley - Elected 7 May 2026
Matt Rodda
Reading Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.