Postcode RG1 8AB is located in a rural town, within the Thames area of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Central Reading North area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 171 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× 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 Thames is £325,000 (around £422 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £268,500 and £395,000. The nearest station is Reading, about 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Kings Meadow.
Central Reading North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,858 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.
Central Reading North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 171 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.5% 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 rail, approximately 12 ft away from RG1 8AB.
Central Reading North near RG1 8AB has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Reading located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Reading | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Reading |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Kings Meadow | Large | Walking directions to Kings Meadow |
| 0.3 mi | Hills Meadow | Large | Walking directions to Hills Meadow |
| 0.4 mi | Forbury Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Forbury Gardens |
Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 (about £422 per square foot) in Thames area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,000 up to £836,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £540,000 | £486 |
| Terraced | 50 | £385,000 | £446 |
| Flats | 57 | £267,000 | £387 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £296,250 | £402,500 | £355,000 |
| 2017 | £290,000 | £440,000 | £335,000 |
| 2018 | £270,000 | £408,500 | £336,500 |
| 2019 | £301,000 | £435,000 | £345,000 |
| 2020 | £265,000 | £453,000 | £360,000 |
| 2021 | £286,500 | £489,500 | £354,500 |
| 2022 | £370,000 | £482,500 | £404,000 |
| 2023 | £360,450 | £488,739 | £415,000 |
| 2024 | £273,750 | £435,650 | £359,500 |
| 2025 | £275,000 | £530,000 | £387,500 |
| 2026 | £267,000 | £535,000 | £375,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £399 | £293 | £414 |
| 2017 | £423 | £426 | £401 |
| 2018 | £412 | £427 | £414 |
| 2019 | £399 | £546 | £382 |
| 2020 | £370 | £415 | £400 |
| 2021 | £392 | £400 | £422 |
| 2022 | £530 | £430 | £459 |
| 2023 | £573 | £485 | £437 |
| 2024 | £387 | £488 | £438 |
| 2025 | £392 | £495 | £462 |
| 2026 | £357 | £497 | £437 |
There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG1 8AB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jun 2025 | 30, Luscinia View, Napier Road, Reading, RG1 8AB | Flats | Leasehold | £275,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 110, Luscinia View, Napier Road, Reading, RG1 8AF | Flats | Leasehold | £285,000 | |
| 02 Mar 2026 | Flat 16, 8, Oscar Wilde Road, Reading, RG1 3FH | Flats | Leasehold | £267,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | Flat 27, 8, Oscar Wilde Road, Reading, RG1 3FH | Flats | Leasehold | £310,000 | |
| 06 Feb 2026 | Flat 2, 6, Oscar Wilde Road, Reading, RG1 3FG | Flats | Leasehold | £285,000 |
In the RG1 8AB postcode area, located within Central Reading North, there are 7 primary and 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading ratingInspection information
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | St John's Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Sept 2022. | |
St John's Church of England Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 13 Sept 2022
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| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | The Deenway Montessori School | Other independent school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Jun 2024. | |
The Deenway Montessori School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 4 Jun 2024
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10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RG1 8AB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco | Napier Road, Reading, RG1 8DF | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Extra | Napier Road, Reading, RG1 8DF | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Reading, RG1 3GX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Kennet Express | Anglers Way, Reading, RG1 3JL | Walking directions to Kennet Express |
| 0.4 mi | King Food & Wine | 91-93 King's Road, Reading, RG1 3DD | Walking directions to King Food & Wine |
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 8AB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David Graham Clarke
Thames - Elected 7 May 2026
Matt Rodda
Reading Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RG1 8AB records about 171 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 anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around RG1 8AB in Thames is £325,000 (about £422 per square foot) based on 115 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to RG1 8AB, including Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading, St John's Church of England Primary School (Good) and The Deenway Montessori School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to RG1 8AB is Reading, about 869 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.
RG1 8AB scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,858 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 8AB is Matt Rodda (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Graham Clarke (Green Party).