Postcode RG1 7YQ is located in an urban city, within the Abbey area 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 median sale price in Abbey is £260,000 (around £365 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £190,000 and £330,000. The nearest station is Reading West, about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 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 12,706 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 39% 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 23.8% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 277 ft away from RG1 7YQ.
Central Reading North near RG1 7YQ 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 |
| 0.7 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 85 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 (about £365 per square foot) in Abbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £759,250.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £376,000 | £361 |
| Terraced | 26 | £343,875 | £366 |
| Flats | 56 | £212,500 | £366 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £242,250 | £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 | £223,500 | £365,000 | £340,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £542 | £328 | £319 |
| 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 | £369 | £361 | £387 |
| 2026 | £372 | £346 | £364 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG1 7YQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Sept 2025 | 48, Prospect Street, Reading, RG1 7YG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £490,000 | |
| 05 Jun 2025 | 34, Branksome Court, Prospect Street, Reading, RG1 7XR | Flats | Leasehold | £230,000 | |
| 01 May 2026 | 11, Lorne Street, Reading, RG1 7YW | Terraced | Freehold | £480,000 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | Flat 1, 25, Lorne Street, Reading, RG1 7YW | Flats | Leasehold | £102,000 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | 203, Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7UZ | Terraced | Freehold | £657,000 |
In the RG1 7YQ postcode area, located within Central Reading North, there are 10 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 | 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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| 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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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RG1 7YQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Tesco Express | 221 Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7PX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Today's Local | Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7ND | Walking directions to Today's Local |
| 0.1 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 | Delicii Romanânești | Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7PJ | Walking directions to Delicii Romanânești |
| 0.1 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 7YQ, 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 7YQ 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around RG1 7YQ in Abbey is £260,000 (about £365 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to RG1 7YQ, including Oxford Road Community School (Good), All Saints Junior School (Outstanding) and All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to RG1 7YQ is Reading West, about 305 m away.
RG1 7YQ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,706 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 7YQ is Matt Rodda (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jacqueline Dominguez (Green Party).