Postcode RG1 7YB 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 high crime levels, with around 96.5 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 Central Reading North is £62,052 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 Victoria Park.
Central Reading North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,409 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Central Reading North has a high crime rate, with approximately 96.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.0% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 249 ft away from RG1 7YB.
Central Reading North near RG1 7YB 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 |
| 0.6 mi | Reading | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Reading |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Victoria Park | Small | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.4 mi | Beresford Road Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Beresford Road Recreation Ground |
| 0.2 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 7YB.
In the RG1 7YB 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 7YB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | A & S Continental Food and Wine Store | 181 Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7UZ | Walking directions to A & S Continental Food and Wine Store |
| 0.1 mi | Today's Local | Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7ND | Walking directions to Today's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 221 Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7PX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Bestfood Supermarket | Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7UU | Walking directions to Bestfood Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Best Foods | 129 Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7UU | Walking directions to Best Foods |
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 7YB, 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 7YB records about 96 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, shoplifting and public order.
The median sale price around RG1 7YB 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 17 schools close to RG1 7YB, including Oxford Road Community School (Good), Civitas Academy (Good) and All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RG1 7YB is Reading West, about 385 m away.
RG1 7YB scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,409 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 7YB 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.