Postcode RG1 7YU is located in an urban city, within the Coley ward of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Norcot South area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 110.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Norcot South is £57,918 per year. The nearest station is Reading West located about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest small park is Victoria Park.
Norcot South has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,956 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Norcot South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 110.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Norcot South is £57,918 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 172 ft away from RG1 7YU.
Norcot South near RG1 7YU 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 |
| 0.9 mi | Reading | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Reading |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Victoria Park | Small | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.4 mi | Beresford Road Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Beresford Road Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | West Village Park | Small | Walking directions to West Village Park |
Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £326,000 in Coley area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £840,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £578,500 |
| Flats | 44 | £220,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £480,000 |
| Terraced | 40 | £348,000 |
10 year median price trend in Coley
In the RG1 7YU postcode area, located within Norcot South, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG1 7YU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | AK Superstores | Tilehurst Road, Reading, RG1 7TT | Walking directions to AK Superstores |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1AS | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Oxford Road Supermarket | Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7PY | Walking directions to Oxford Road Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Today's Local | Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1AA | Walking directions to Today's Local |
| 0.2 mi | H.A. Ditta & Sons | Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7PL | Walking directions to H.A. Ditta & Sons |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.