Postcode RG1 7AB is located in an urban city, within the Abbey ward of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Central Reading South area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 129.6 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 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest small park is Holy Brook Nook.
Central Reading South has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,208 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Central Reading South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 129.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.5% 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 109 ft away from RG1 7AB.
Central Reading South near RG1 7AB 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Reading | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Reading |
| 0.5 mi | Reading West | N/A | Walking directions to Reading West |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Holy Brook Nook | Small | Walking directions to Holy Brook Nook |
| 0.5 mi | Forbury Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Forbury Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Victoria Park | Small | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £254,000 in Abbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £117,000 up to £725,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 56 | £216,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £447,000 |
| Terraced | 23 | £347,000 |
10 year median price trend in Abbey
In the RG1 7AB postcode area, located within Central Reading South, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG1 7AB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Tesco Express | 28-34 Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7LA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 51 Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7QG | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Polskie Delikatesy "Smaczek" | 23-25 Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7QG | Walking directions to Polskie Delikatesy "Smaczek" |
| 0.1 mi | Cmart | 1 St Marys Butts, Reading, RG1 2LN | Walking directions to Cmart |
| 0.1 mi | Mleczko Delikatesy | 30 West Street, Reading, RG1 1TZ | Walking directions to Mleczko Delikatesy |
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 7AB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jacqueline Dominguez
Abbey - 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.