Postcode RG1 7ZL 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 very high crime levels, with around 148.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× 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 £256,000 (around £366 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £188,750 and £326,250. The nearest station is Reading West, about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Coley Recreation Ground.
Central Reading North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,680 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Central Reading North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 148.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Central Reading North is £62,052 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 308 ft away from RG1 7ZL.
Central Reading North near RG1 7ZL 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Reading West | N/A | Walking directions to Reading West |
| 0.6 mi | Reading | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Reading |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Coley Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Coley Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Holy Brook Nook | Small | Walking directions to Holy Brook Nook |
| 0.4 mi | Victoria Park | Small | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £256,000 (about £366 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 | 28 | £335,375 | £366 |
| Flats | 57 | £215,000 | £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 7ZL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Jan 2026 | 28, Baker Street, Reading, RG1 7XX | Flats | Leasehold | £86,000 | |
| 20 Nov 2025 | 28, Baker Street, Reading, RG1 7XX | Flats | Leasehold | £81,000 | |
| 22 Jul 2025 | 55A, Baker Street, Reading, RG1 7XX | Other | Freehold | £167,000 | |
| 08 May 2025 | 57C, Baker Street, Reading, RG1 7XX | Other | Freehold | £102,000 | |
| 22 May 2026 | Ground Floor Flat, 49, Russell Street, Reading, RG1 7XG | Flats | Leasehold | £171,000 |
In the RG1 7ZL postcode area, located within Central Reading North, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Coley Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 9 Oct 2014. | |
Coley Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 9 Oct 2014
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| 0.3 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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| 0.3 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 7ZL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | M&S Simply Food | Janson Court, Reading, RG1 6NA | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 12 Tilehurst Road, Reading, RG1 7TN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Bestfood Supermarket | Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7UU | Walking directions to Bestfood Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Best Foods | 129 Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7UU | Walking directions to Best Foods |
| 0.2 mi | Sun Convenience Store | Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7UD | Walking directions to Sun Convenience Store |
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 7ZL, 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 7ZL records about 149 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around RG1 7ZL in Abbey is £256,000 (about £366 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to RG1 7ZL, including Coley Primary 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 7ZL is Reading West, about 650 m away.
RG1 7ZL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,680 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 7ZL is Matt Rodda (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jacqueline Dominguez (Green Party).