Postcode RG1 7LQ 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 158.4 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 10 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 9,208 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Central Reading South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 158.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 21.5% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 267 ft away from RG1 7LQ.
Central Reading South near RG1 7LQ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 | Coley Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Coley Recreation Ground |
| 0.3 mi | Holy Brook Nook | Small | Walking directions to Holy Brook Nook |
| 0.5 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 7LQ postcode area, located within Central Reading South, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG1 7LQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sun Convenience Store | Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7UD | Walking directions to Sun Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Best Foods | Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7UU | Walking directions to Best Foods |
| 0.2 mi | Bestfood Supermarket | Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7UU | Walking directions to Bestfood Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Anrish Stores | Eaton Place, Reading, RG1 7LP | Walking directions to Anrish Stores |
| 0.2 mi | M&S Simply Food | Janson Court, Reading, RG1 6NA | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.