Postcode RG1 7TU is located in an urban city, within the Coley ward of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Norcot South area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Norcot South is £57,918 per year. The nearest station is Reading West, about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Beresford Road Recreation Ground.
Norcot South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,956 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Norcot South has a high crime rate, with approximately 94.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Norcot South is £57,918 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 38 ft away from RG1 7TU.
Norcot South near RG1 7TU 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Reading West | N/A | Walking directions to Reading West |
| 1 mi | Reading | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Reading |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Beresford Road Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Beresford Road Recreation Ground |
| 0.5 mi | West Village Park | Small | Walking directions to West Village Park |
| 0.2 mi | Robert Hewitt Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Robert Hewitt Recreation Ground |
Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £305,000 (about £383 per square foot) in Coley area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £840,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £573,500 | £405 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £490,000 | £418 |
| Terraced | 38 | £352,000 | £413 |
| Flats | 43 | £188,000 | £332 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £500,000 | £210,000 | £388,475 | £275,000 |
| 2017 | £380,500 | £237,500 | £393,750 | £280,000 |
| 2018 | £455,000 | £207,750 | £399,975 | £372,250 |
| 2019 | £412,500 | £212,250 | £350,000 | £295,000 |
| 2020 | £397,500 | £207,000 | £372,500 | £315,000 |
| 2021 | £462,000 | £200,000 | £373,500 | £307,500 |
| 2022 | £538,000 | £210,000 | £433,000 | £335,000 |
| 2023 | £485,000 | £217,500 | £437,500 | £340,000 |
| 2024 | £599,750 | £217,500 | £440,000 | £340,000 |
| 2025 | £576,000 | £210,000 | £490,000 | £369,500 |
| 2026 | £600,000 | £186,500 | £330,000 | £325,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £354 | £351 | £396 | £373 |
| 2017 | £391 | £371 | £357 | £383 |
| 2018 | £373 | £357 | £363 | £345 |
| 2019 | £333 | £333 | £365 | £339 |
| 2020 | £379 | £322 | £386 | £355 |
| 2021 | £408 | £336 | £375 | £388 |
| 2022 | £421 | £349 | £407 | £434 |
| 2023 | £439 | £357 | £433 | £423 |
| 2024 | £472 | £369 | £437 | £405 |
| 2025 | £434 | £360 | £414 | £439 |
| 2026 | £382 | £294 | £369 | £392 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG1 7TU.
In the RG1 7TU postcode area, located within Norcot South, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG1 7TU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | AK Superstores | Tilehurst Road, Reading, RG1 7TT | Walking directions to AK Superstores |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1AS | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Oxford Road Supermarket | Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7PY | Walking directions to Oxford Road Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Today's Local | Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1AA | Walking directions to Today's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 12 Tilehurst Road, Reading, RG1 7TN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 7TU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Richard Walkem
Coley - Elected 7 May 2026
Matt Rodda
Reading Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RG1 7TU records about 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around RG1 7TU in Norcot South is £305,000 (about £383 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to RG1 7TU, including St Edward's Prep, All Saints Junior School (Outstanding) and All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RG1 7TU is Reading West, about 371 m away.
RG1 7TU scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,956 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 7TU is Matt Rodda (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Richard Walkem (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.