Postcode RG1 7LN 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 West located about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest small park is Holy Brook Nook.
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 6.0% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RG1 7LN.
Central Reading North near RG1 7LN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Holy Brook Nook | Small | Walking directions to Holy Brook Nook |
| 0.3 mi | Victoria Park | Small | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.5 mi | Beresford Road Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Beresford Road Recreation Ground |
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 7LN postcode area, located within Central Reading North, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG1 7LN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | A & S Continental Food and Wine Store | 181 Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7UZ | Walking directions to A & S Continental Food and Wine Store |
| 0.1 mi | Bestfood Supermarket | Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7UU | Walking directions to Bestfood Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Best Foods | Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7UU | Walking directions to Best Foods |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 12 Tilehurst Road, Reading, RG1 7TN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Today's Local | Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7ND | Walking directions to Today's Local |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.