Postcode RG1 7NL 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 very high crime levels, with around 162.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Central Reading North is £62,052 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 4 parks nearby, closest small park is Victoria Park.
Central Reading North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,572 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Central Reading North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 162.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 20.3% 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 per household in Central Reading North is £62,052 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 81 ft away from RG1 7NL.
Central Reading North near RG1 7NL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Victoria Park | Small | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.4 mi | Beresford Road Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Beresford Road Recreation Ground |
| 0.2 mi | Robert Hewitt Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Robert Hewitt Recreation Ground |
Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 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 | 62 | £222,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £435,500 |
| Terraced | 25 | £347,000 |
10 year median price trend in Abbey
In the RG1 7NL 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 7NL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 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 | Today's Local | Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7ND | Walking directions to Today's Local |
| 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 | 221 Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7PX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Reading district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.