Postcode RG1 7SL is located in an urban city, within the Abbey area of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Central Reading North area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 970.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 11.5× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Reading North is £62,052 per year. The median sale price in Abbey is £256,000 (around £366 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £188,750 and £326,250. The nearest station is Reading, about 0.4 miles away. There are 12 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 an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,119 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Central Reading North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 970.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.9% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 203 ft away from RG1 7SL.
Central Reading North near RG1 7SL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Reading located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Reading | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Reading |
| 0.7 mi | Reading West | N/A | Walking directions to Reading West |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Holy Brook Nook | Small | Walking directions to Holy Brook Nook |
| 0.5 mi | Forbury Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Forbury Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Robert Hewitt Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Robert Hewitt Recreation Ground |
Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £256,000 (about £366 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 | 28 | £335,375 | £366 |
| Flats | 57 | £215,000 | £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 7SL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jul 2026 | 10, Maltings Place, Reading, RG1 6QG | Flats | Leasehold | £180,000 | |
| 22 May 2026 | 23, Maltings Place, Reading, RG1 6QG | Flats | Leasehold | £255,000 | |
| 29 Oct 2025 | 17, Maltings Place, Reading, RG1 6QG | Flats | Leasehold | £1,460,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | 10, Simmonds Street, Reading, RG1 6QF | Flats | Leasehold | £220,000 | |
| 17 Nov 2025 | 8, Castle Street, Reading, RG1 7RD | Detached | Freehold | £520,000 |
In the RG1 7SL postcode area, located within Central Reading North, there are 12 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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| 0.5 mi | Not applicable | The Deenway Montessori School | Other independent school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Jun 2024. | |
The Deenway Montessori School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 4 Jun 2024
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RG1 7SL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Perfect Chicken | 10 St Mary's Butts, Reading, RG1 2LN | Walking directions to Perfect Chicken |
| 0.1 mi | Seoul Plaza | 6-7 St Marys Butts, Reading, RG1 2LN | Walking directions to Seoul Plaza |
| 0.1 mi | Cmart | 1 St Marys Butts, Reading, RG1 2LN | Walking directions to Cmart |
| 0.2 mi | Polskie Delikatesy "Smaczek" | 23-25 Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7QG | Walking directions to Polskie Delikatesy "Smaczek" |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 51 Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7QG | Walking directions to Iceland |
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 7SL, 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 7SL records about 970 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 7SL in Abbey is £256,000 (about £366 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to RG1 7SL, including Coley Primary School (Good), Katesgrove Primary School (Good) and The Deenway Montessori School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to RG1 7SL is Reading, about 704 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.
RG1 7SL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,119 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 7SL is Matt Rodda (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jacqueline Dominguez (Green Party).