Postcode RG1 7RU 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 148.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Reading North is £62,052 per year. The nearest station is Reading West, about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Holy Brook Nook.
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 148.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.1% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 240 ft away from RG1 7RU.
Central Reading North near RG1 7RU 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Reading West | N/A | Walking directions to Reading West |
| 0.5 mi | Reading | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Reading |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Holy Brook Nook | Small | Walking directions to Holy Brook Nook |
| 0.4 mi | Victoria Park | Small | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.3 mi | Robert Hewitt Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Robert Hewitt Recreation Ground |
Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 (about £361 per square foot) in Abbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £121,000 up to £610,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £447,000 | £396 |
| Terraced | 28 | £335,375 | £366 |
| Flats | 53 | £225,000 | £357 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £233,750 | £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 | £249,500 | — | £375,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £554 | £328 | £338 |
| 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 | £367 | £361 | £387 |
| 2026 | £349 | — | £367 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG1 7RU.
In the RG1 7RU 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 7RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sun Convenience Store | Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7UD | Walking directions to Sun Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Anrish Stores | Eaton Place, Reading, RG1 7LP | Walking directions to Anrish Stores |
| 0.1 mi | Best Foods | 129 Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7UU | Walking directions to Best Foods |
| 0.1 mi | Bestfood Supermarket | Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7UU | Walking directions to Bestfood Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 51 Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7QG | Walking directions to Iceland |
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.
Elected local representatives for RG1 7RU, 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 7RU records about 149 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 violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and public order.
The median sale price around RG1 7RU in Central Reading North is £260,000 (about £361 per square foot) based on 84 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to RG1 7RU, including Civitas Academy (Good), Coley Primary School (Good) and Oxford Road Community School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RG1 7RU is Reading West, about 696 m away.
RG1 7RU scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,572 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 7RU is Matt Rodda (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jacqueline Dominguez (Green Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.