Postcode RG1 7JR 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 412.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Central Reading South is £64,800 per year. The nearest station is Reading West located about 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest medium park is Coley Recreation Ground.
Central Reading South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,774 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Central Reading South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 412.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 16.1% 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 of residents in Central Reading South is £64,800 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 132 ft away from RG1 7JR.
Central Reading South near RG1 7JR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £279,000 in Abbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £730,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £625,000 |
| Flats | 62 | £241,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £365,000 |
| Terraced | 20 | £336,750 |
10 years price trend in Abbey
In the RG1 7JR postcode area, located within Central Reading South, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Coley Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Katesgrove Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Civitas Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.