Postcode RG1 7JY 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 97.9 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 West located about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 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 97.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 23.8% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 186 ft away from RG1 7JY.
Central Reading North near RG1 7JY 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 7JY postcode area, located within Central Reading North, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.