Postcode RG1 7YL is located in an urban city, within the Coley area of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Battle & Caversham Bridge area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 142.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Battle & Caversham Bridge is £58,469 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 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest small park is Victoria Park.
Battle & Caversham Bridge has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,540 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Battle & Caversham Bridge has a very high crime rate, with approximately 142.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Battle & Caversham Bridge is £58,469 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RG1 7YL.
Battle & Caversham Bridge near RG1 7YL 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 |
| 0.8 mi | Reading | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Reading |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Victoria Park | Small | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.4 mi | Beresford Road Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Beresford Road Recreation Ground |
| 0.5 mi | West Village Park | Small | Walking directions to West Village 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 7YL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2025 | 51, Argyle Street, Reading, RG1 7YS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £440,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2025 | 4, Deepdene Close, Reading, RG1 7YX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £512,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | Flat 15, 7, Alleyne Close, Reading, RG1 7LZ | Flats | Leasehold | £112,500 | |
| 12 Sept 2025 | Flat 11, 7, Alleyne Close, Reading, RG1 7LZ | Flats | Leasehold | £91,000 | |
| 08 May 2026 | 17, Tetbury Court, Prospect Street, Reading, RG1 7TR | Flats | Leasehold | £195,000 |
In the RG1 7YL postcode area, located within Battle & Caversham Bridge, there are 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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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| 0.1 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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| 0.2 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 7YL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 221 Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7PX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | AK Superstores | 41 Tilehurst Road, Reading, RG1 7TT | Walking directions to AK Superstores |
| 0.1 mi | Oxford Road Supermarket | Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7PY | Walking directions to Oxford Road Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Delicii Romanânești | Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7PJ | Walking directions to Delicii Romanânești |
| 0.2 mi | Zam-Zam Halal Superstore | 162-164 Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7PJ | Walking directions to Zam-Zam Halal Superstore |
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 7YL, 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 7YL records about 142 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, other theft and public order.
The median sale price around RG1 7YL in Coley is £317,500 (about £371 per square foot) based on 102 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to RG1 7YL, 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 7YL is Reading West, about 248 m away.
RG1 7YL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,540 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 7YL is Matt Rodda (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Richard Walkem (Green Party).