Postcode RG1 7TW is located in an urban city, within the Coley area of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Coley Park area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 71.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Coley Park is £60,680 per year. The median sale price in Coley is £317,500 (around £371 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £196,250 and £427,813. The nearest station is Reading West, about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Coley Recreation Ground.
Coley Park has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,436 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
Coley Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 71.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Coley Park is £60,680 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 306 ft away from RG1 7TW.
Coley Park near RG1 7TW 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Reading West | N/A | Walking directions to Reading West |
| 0.7 mi | Reading | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Reading |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Coley Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Coley Recreation Ground |
| 0.5 mi | Holy Brook Nook | Small | Walking directions to Holy Brook Nook |
| 0.5 mi | Victoria Park | Small | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £317,500 (about £371 per square foot) in Coley area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,000 up to £900,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £592,500 | £433 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £437,000 | £384 |
| Terraced | 37 | £351,000 | £412 |
| Flats | 42 | £189,000 | £299 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £484,000 | £215,000 | £388,475 | £274,000 |
| 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 | £582,500 | £210,000 | £470,000 | £369,500 |
| 2026 | £575,000 | £195,000 | £425,000 | £326,250 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £369 | £348 | £396 | £343 |
| 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 | £433 | £357 | £416 | £435 |
| 2026 | £451 | £296 | £376 | £393 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG1 7TW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sept 2025 | 76, Lima Court, Bath Road, Reading, RG1 6NG | Flats | Leasehold | £210,000 | |
| 25 Feb 2026 | 14, Somerstown Court, Reading, RG1 7TY | Terraced | Freehold | £407,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 5, Somerstown Court, Reading, RG1 7TY | Terraced | Freehold | £405,000 | |
| 22 Sept 2025 | 17, Maitland Road, Reading, RG1 6NL | Detached | Freehold | £600,000 | |
| 03 Jun 2026 | 2, Janson Court, Reading, RG1 6NA | Detached | Freehold | £575,000 |
In the RG1 7TW postcode area, located within Coley Park, there are 11 primary and 4 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 | All Saints Junior School | Free schools | Area360 rating. Inspected 8 Oct 2024. | |
All Saints Junior School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 8 Oct 2024
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| 0.2 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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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Oxford Road Community School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 15 Oct 2014. | |
Oxford Road Community School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 15 Oct 2014
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RG1 7TW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Tesco Express | 12 Tilehurst Road, Reading, RG1 7TN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | M&S Simply Food | Janson Court, Reading, RG1 6NA | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.2 mi | A & S Continental Food and Wine Store | 181 Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7UZ | Walking directions to A & S Continental Food and Wine Store |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 221 Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7PX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Today's Local | Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7ND | Walking directions to Today's Local |
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 7TW, 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 7TW records about 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around RG1 7TW in Coley is £317,500 (about £371 per square foot) based on 102 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to RG1 7TW, including All Saints Junior School (Outstanding), All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School (Outstanding) and Oxford Road Community School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to RG1 7TW is Reading West, about 503 m away.
RG1 7TW scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,436 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 7TW is Matt Rodda (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Richard Walkem (Green Party).