Postcode RG1 7BJ is located in an urban city, within the Abbey area of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Central Reading North area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Reading North is £62,052 per year. The median sale price in Abbey is £256,000 (around £366 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £188,750 and £326,250. The nearest station is Reading, about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Forbury Gardens.
Central Reading North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,706 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
Central Reading North has a high crime rate, with approximately 96.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 20.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Central Reading North is £62,052 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 94 ft away from RG1 7BJ.
Central Reading North near RG1 7BJ 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 | Forbury Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Forbury Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Victoria Park | Small | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £256,000 (about £366 per square foot) in Abbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £759,250.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £376,000 | £361 |
| Terraced | 28 | £335,375 | £366 |
| Flats | 57 | £215,000 | £366 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £242,250 | £300,000 | £300,000 |
| 2017 | £261,250 | £382,500 | £288,000 |
| 2018 | £245,000 | £325,000 | £295,000 |
| 2019 | £300,000 | £305,000 | £360,000 |
| 2020 | £270,000 | £331,000 | £291,250 |
| 2021 | £245,000 | — | £312,500 |
| 2022 | £241,650 | £362,150 | £335,000 |
| 2023 | £250,000 | £368,500 | £366,000 |
| 2024 | £230,000 | £365,000 | £330,000 |
| 2025 | £220,000 | £447,000 | £342,500 |
| 2026 | £223,500 | £365,000 | £340,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £542 | £328 | £319 |
| 2017 | £473 | £373 | £329 |
| 2018 | £439 | £217 | £326 |
| 2019 | £476 | £337 | £358 |
| 2020 | £465 | £397 | £319 |
| 2021 | £410 | — | £362 |
| 2022 | £428 | £401 | £421 |
| 2023 | £414 | £226 | £415 |
| 2024 | £386 | £345 | £361 |
| 2025 | £369 | £361 | £387 |
| 2026 | £372 | £346 | £364 |
There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG1 7BJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Apr 2025 | 10, The Chatham, Thorn Walk, Reading, RG1 7BJ | Flats | Leasehold | £181,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2026 | Flat 15, 4, Weldale Street, Reading, RG1 7BX | Flats | Leasehold | £263,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 5, Lion Court, Great Knollys Street, Reading, RG1 7HD | Flats | Leasehold | £207,500 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 3, Lion Court, Great Knollys Street, Reading, RG1 7HD | Flats | Leasehold | £218,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 1, Sackville Street, Reading, RG1 1NT | Terraced | Freehold | £360,000 |
In the RG1 7BJ postcode area, located within Central Reading North, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Civitas Academy | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 Sept 2018. | |
Civitas Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 18 Sept 2018
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | E P Collier Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Feb 2023. | |
E P Collier Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 7 Feb 2023
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Oxford Road Community School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 15 Oct 2014. | |
Oxford Road Community School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 15 Oct 2014
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RG1 7BJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | 52-55 Friar Street, Reading, RG1 1DX | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 28-34 Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7LA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 51 Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7QG | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Mleczko Delikatesy | 30 West Street, Reading, RG1 1TZ | Walking directions to Mleczko Delikatesy |
| 0.2 mi | Polskie Delikatesy "Smaczek" | 23-25 Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7QG | Walking directions to Polskie Delikatesy "Smaczek" |
Annual council tax rates for Reading district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for RG1 7BJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jacqueline Dominguez
Abbey - Elected 7 May 2026
Matt Rodda
Reading Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RG1 7BJ records about 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around RG1 7BJ in Abbey is £256,000 (about £366 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to RG1 7BJ, including Civitas Academy (Good), E P Collier Primary School (Good) and Oxford Road Community School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to RG1 7BJ is Reading, about 470 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.
RG1 7BJ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,706 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 7BJ is Matt Rodda (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jacqueline Dominguez (Green Party).