Postcode RG1 7HB is located in an urban city, within the Abbey ward 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 nearest station is Reading West, about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Victoria Park.
Central Reading North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,409 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% 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 14.5% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 289 ft away from RG1 7HB.
Central Reading North near RG1 7HB has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Reading West located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Reading West | N/A | Walking directions to Reading West |
| 0.6 mi | Reading | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Reading |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Victoria Park | Small | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.3 mi | Beresford Road Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Beresford Road Recreation Ground |
| 0.5 mi | West Village Park | Small | Walking directions to West Village Park |
Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 (about £361 per square foot) in Abbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £121,000 up to £610,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £447,000 | £396 |
| Terraced | 28 | £335,375 | £366 |
| Flats | 53 | £225,000 | £357 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £233,750 | £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 | £249,500 | — | £375,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £554 | £328 | £338 |
| 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 | £367 | £361 | £387 |
| 2026 | £349 | — | £367 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG1 7HB.
In the RG1 7HB postcode area, located within Central Reading North, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG1 7HB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | A&S News & Off Licence | 130 Great Knollys Street, Reading, RG1 7HB | Walking directions to A&S News & Off Licence |
| 0.2 mi | Today's Local | Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7ND | Walking directions to Today's Local |
| 0.2 mi | A & S Continental Food and Wine Store | 181 Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7UZ | Walking directions to A & S Continental Food and Wine Store |
| 0.2 mi | Delicii Romanânești | Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7PJ | Walking directions to Delicii Romanânești |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 221 Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7PX | 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 7HB, 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 7HB 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, shoplifting and public order.
The median sale price around RG1 7HB in Central Reading North is £260,000 (about £361 per square foot) based on 84 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to RG1 7HB, including Civitas Academy (Good), Oxford Road Community School (Good) and River Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RG1 7HB is Reading West, about 460 m away.
RG1 7HB scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,409 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 7HB is Matt Rodda (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jacqueline Dominguez (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.