Postcode RG1 7QB is located in an urban city, within the Abbey area of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Central Reading South area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 337.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 4.0× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Reading South is £64,564 per year. The median sale price in Abbey is £260,000 (around £365 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £190,000 and £330,000. The nearest station is Reading West, about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Coley Recreation Ground.
Central Reading South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,924 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Central Reading South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 337.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.1% 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 per household in Central Reading South is £64,564 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 39 ft away from RG1 7QB.
Central Reading South near RG1 7QB 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Coley Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Coley Recreation Ground |
| 0.2 mi | Holy Brook Nook | Small | Walking directions to Holy Brook Nook |
| 0.3 mi | Robert Hewitt Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Robert Hewitt Recreation Ground |
Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 (about £365 per square foot) in Abbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £759,250.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £376,000 | £361 |
| Terraced | 26 | £343,875 | £366 |
| Flats | 56 | £212,500 | £366 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £242,250 | £300,000 | £300,000 |
| 2017 | £261,250 | £382,500 | £288,000 |
| 2018 | £245,000 | £325,000 | £295,000 |
| 2019 | £300,000 | £305,000 | £360,000 |
| 2020 | £270,000 | £331,000 | £291,250 |
| 2021 | £245,000 | — | £312,500 |
| 2022 | £241,650 | £362,150 | £335,000 |
| 2023 | £250,000 | £368,500 | £366,000 |
| 2024 | £230,000 | £365,000 | £330,000 |
| 2025 | £220,000 | £447,000 | £342,500 |
| 2026 | £223,500 | £365,000 | £340,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £542 | £328 | £319 |
| 2017 | £473 | £373 | £329 |
| 2018 | £439 | £217 | £326 |
| 2019 | £476 | £337 | £358 |
| 2020 | £465 | £397 | £319 |
| 2021 | £410 | — | £362 |
| 2022 | £428 | £401 | £421 |
| 2023 | £414 | £226 | £415 |
| 2024 | £386 | £345 | £361 |
| 2025 | £369 | £361 | £387 |
| 2026 | £372 | £346 | £364 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG1 7QB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Nov 2025 | 17, Blenheim Terrace, Blenheim Place, Reading, RG1 7ST | Flats | Leasehold | £185,000 | |
| 01 Jul 2025 | Flat 2, 111, Castle Hill, Reading, RG1 7SX | Flats | Leasehold | £162,000 | |
| 16 Sept 2025 | Flat 1, 126, Castle Hill, Reading, RG1 7RL | Flats | Leasehold | £350,000 | |
| 16 Sept 2025 | Flat 2, 126, Castle Hill, Reading, RG1 7RL | Flats | Leasehold | £225,000 | |
| 16 Sept 2025 | Flat 3, 126, Castle Hill, Reading, RG1 7RL | Flats | Leasehold | £230,000 |
In the RG1 7QB postcode area, located within Central Reading South, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Coley Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 9 Oct 2014. | |
Coley Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 9 Oct 2014
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Katesgrove Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Nov 2017. | |
Katesgrove Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 28 Nov 2017
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School | Voluntary aided school | Area360 rating. Inspected 12 May 2026. | |
All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 12 May 2026
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RG1 7QB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sun Convenience Store | Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7UD | Walking directions to Sun Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Cmart | 1 St Marys Butts, Reading, RG1 2LN | Walking directions to Cmart |
| 0.2 mi | Anrish Stores | Eaton Place, Reading, RG1 7LP | Walking directions to Anrish Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 51 Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7QG | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Best Foods | 129 Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7UU | Walking directions to Best Foods |
Annual council tax rates for Reading district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for RG1 7QB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jacqueline Dominguez
Abbey - Elected 7 May 2026
Matt Rodda
Reading Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RG1 7QB records about 337 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and other theft.
The median sale price around RG1 7QB in Abbey is £260,000 (about £365 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to RG1 7QB, including Coley Primary School (Good), Katesgrove Primary School (Good) and All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to RG1 7QB is Reading West, about 878 m away.
RG1 7QB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,924 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Reading Central covering RG1 7QB is Matt Rodda (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jacqueline Dominguez (Green Party).