Postcode RG1 7PY is located in an urban city, within the Coley 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 148.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Battle & Caversham Bridge is £58,469 per year. The nearest station is Reading West located about 0.0 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 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 148.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.2% 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 per household in Battle & Caversham Bridge is £58,469 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from RG1 7PY.
Battle & Caversham Bridge near RG1 7PY 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 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Reading West | N/A | Walking directions to Reading West |
| 0.8 mi | Reading | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Reading |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Victoria Park | Small | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.2 mi | Beresford Road Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Beresford Road Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | West Village Park | Small | Walking directions to West Village Park |
Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £326,000 in Coley area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £840,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £578,500 |
| Flats | 44 | £220,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £480,000 |
| Terraced | 40 | £348,000 |
10 year median price trend in Coley
In the RG1 7PY postcode area, located within Battle & Caversham Bridge, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG1 7PY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Oxford Road Supermarket | Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7PY | Walking directions to Oxford Road Supermarket |
| 0 mi | H.A. Ditta & Sons | Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7PL | Walking directions to H.A. Ditta & Sons |
| 0 mi | Zam-Zam Halal Superstore | Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7PJ | Walking directions to Zam-Zam Halal Superstore |
| 0 mi | Delicii Romanânești | Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7PJ | Walking directions to Delicii Romanânești |
| 0.1 mi | Today's Local | Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1AA | Walking directions to Today's Local |
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.