What's the nearest station to RG1 7XX and how far is it?

The nearest station is Reading West, about 0.4 miles away; there are 2 stations nearby.

What's the average income in Central Reading North?

Average resident income is about £64,800 per year.

How much social housing is near RG1 7XX?

About 4.1% on this street and 12.0% across the surrounding area.

What's the local population and density?

Population around Central Reading North is 232 with density 10358.7 per km².

What are house prices in Central Reading North?

Based on 89 recent sales, the median price is £270,000.

Are there parks near RG1 7XX?

Yes - 4 parks; the nearest small park is Holy Brook Nook about 0.4 miles away.

What schools are near RG1 7XX and how are they rated?

There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools; Ofsted ratings include primary: 1 Outstanding and 9 Good; secondary: 1 Outstanding and 0 Good.

Which ward and council is RG1 7XX in?

RG1 7XX is in Abbey ward, Reading council (South East).

How safe is Central Reading North (RG1 7XX)?

Crime level is very high with about 223.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in Central Reading North near RG1 7XX.

Which supermarkets are close to RG1 7XX?

Nearby amenities include 15 supermarkets, closest supermarket is Best Foods

Is RG1 7XX at risk of flooding?

No risk of flooding, score 0/10.

Postcode insights

RG1 7XX

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Abbey

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England / South East / Reading / Central Reading North / Abbey / RG1 7XX

Overview

Postcode RG1 7XX 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 223.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Central Reading North is £64,800 per year. The nearest station is Reading West located about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest small park is Holy Brook Nook.

Crime rate

10/10

Crimes per 1k residents

224

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

9/10

Social housing

4.1%

Connectivity

N/A

Flood Risk

No risk

Noise Level

No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Central Reading North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 223.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

4.1%

Approximately 4.1% 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.

Income level

9/10

The average income of residents in Central Reading North is £64,800 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RG1 7XX.

Flood risk

No risk

Central Reading North near RG1 7XX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Reading West located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Distance	Name	Lines
0.4 mi	Reading West	N/A
0.6 mi	Reading	Elizabeth

Parks

Distance	Name	Size
0.4 mi	Holy Brook Nook	Small
0.4 mi	Victoria Park	Small
0.2 mi	Robert Hewitt Recreation Ground	Small

Area Profile

Population

232

Population density

10,358.7 per km²

Demographics

British

33.62%

Other White

33.19%

Indian

9.91%

Other

6.9%

African

3.02%

Total population: 232

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

65.98%

Owns with a mortgage

13.4%

Owns outright

12.37%

Other forms of private rent

4.12%

Other social rented

4.12%

Total households: 97

Property prices in Abbey

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Abbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £730,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	64	£237,500	£150,000	£199,250	£300,000	£375,000
Semi-Detached	4	£420,000	£267,250	£336,250	£480,000	£492,000
Terraced	21	£338,000	£212,000	£315,000	£370,000	£662,500

10 years price trend in Abbey

Schools

In the RG1 7XX postcode area, located within Central Reading North, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Distance	Phase	Name	Type	Rating
0.3 mi	Primary	Coley Primary School	Community school	Good
0.3 mi	Primary	Oxford Road Community School	Community school	Good
0.3 mi	Primary	All Saints Junior School	Free schools	Outstanding

Local amenities

Distance	Name	Address
0.1 mi	Best Foods	Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7UU
0.1 mi	Bestfood Supermarket	Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7UU
0.1 mi	Sun Convenience Store	Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7UD
0.1 mi	Anrish Stores	Eaton Place, Reading, RG1 7LP
0.1 mi	M&S Simply Food	Janson Court, Reading, RG1 6NA

Distance	Name	Address
0.1 mi	The Nags Head	5 Russell Street, Reading, RG1 7XD
0.2 mi	The Castle Tap	120 Castle Street, Reading, RG1 7RJ
0.2 mi	The Face Bar	Ambrose Place, Reading, RG1 7JE
0.2 mi	The Butler	85-91 Chatham Street, Reading, RG1 7DS
0.2 mi	Bierhaus Reading	Queens Walk, Reading, RG1 7QF

Distance	Name	Address
0.1 mi	Harput Kebab	139 Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7UU
0.1 mi	Pepe's	Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7UD
0.1 mi	Biryani Boyzz	Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7UD
0.2 mi	Singapore Takeaway	Alfred Street, Reading, RG1 7LJ
0.2 mi	Pizza House	Alfred Street, Reading, RG1 7LJ

Distance	Name	Address
0.1 mi	Saood Pharmacy	104A Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7LL
0.4 mi	Superdrug	Broad Street, Reading, RG1 2AJ
0.4 mi	Boots	Broad Street, Reading, RG1 2AE
0.5 mi	Boots	The Oracle Centre, Reading, RG1 2AH

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.

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