Postcode RG1 7NT is located in an urban city, within the Abbey ward of Reading in the South East region , and forms part of the Battle & Caversham Bridge area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 164.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Battle & Caversham Bridge is £64,000 per year. The nearest station is Reading West located about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest small park is Victoria Park.
Battle & Caversham Bridge has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,171 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Battle & Caversham Bridge has a very high crime rate, with approximately 164.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 13.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Battle & Caversham Bridge is £64,000 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 258 ft away from RG1 7NT.
Battle & Caversham Bridge near RG1 7NT has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 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 7NT postcode area, located within Battle & Caversham Bridge, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Oxford Road Community School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Civitas Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | All Saints Junior School | Free schools | Outstanding |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.