Postcode RG1 7HE 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 £260,000 (around £365 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £190,000 and £330,000. The nearest station is Reading, about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Christchurch Meadows.
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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 35 ft away from RG1 7HE.
Central Reading North near RG1 7HE has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 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 | Christchurch Meadows | Large | Walking directions to Christchurch Meadows |
| 0.2 mi | Victoria Park | Small | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 (about £365 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 | 26 | £343,875 | £366 |
| Flats | 56 | £212,500 | £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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG1 7HE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 12 Jun 2026 | Flat 15, 4, Weldale Street, Reading, RG1 7BX | Flats | Leasehold | £263,000 | |
| 14 Jul 2026 | Flat 5, 40, Caversham Road, Reading, RG1 7EB | Flats | Leasehold | £267,500 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | Flat 306, 40, Caversham Road, Reading, RG1 7EB | Flats | Leasehold | £354,500 |
In the RG1 7HE postcode area, located within Central Reading North, there are 11 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 | Secondary | River Academy | Free schools | Unrated. | |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RG1 7HE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | 52-55 Friar Street, Reading, RG1 1DX | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | A&S News & Off Licence | 130 Great Knollys Street, Reading, RG1 7HB | Walking directions to A&S News & Off Licence |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 28-34 Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7LA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Mleczko Delikatesy | 30 West Street, Reading, RG1 1TZ | Walking directions to Mleczko Delikatesy |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | 51 Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7QG | Walking directions to Iceland |
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 7HE, 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 7HE 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 7HE in Abbey is £260,000 (about £365 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to RG1 7HE, including Civitas Academy (Good), E P Collier Primary School (Good) and River Academy. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to RG1 7HE is Reading, about 491 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.
RG1 7HE 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 7HE is Matt Rodda (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jacqueline Dominguez (Green Party).