Postcode RG1 7HN 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 101.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Central Reading North is £64,800 per year. The nearest station is Reading located about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, 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 101.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Central Reading North is £64,800 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 114 ft away from RG1 7HN.
Central Reading North near RG1 7HN 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Victoria Park | Small | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £254,000 in Abbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £730,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 65 | £230,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £475,000 |
| Terraced | 22 | £336,750 |
10 year median price trend in Abbey
In the RG1 7HN postcode area, located within Central Reading North, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG1 7HN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Anrish Stores | Eaton Place, Reading, RG1 7LP | Walking directions to Anrish Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 28-34 Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7LA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | 52-55 Friar Street, Reading, RG1 1DX | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Sun Convenience Store | Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7UD | Walking directions to Sun Convenience Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.