Postcode RG1 8AE is located in a rural town, within the Thames ward of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Central Reading North area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 164.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Central Reading North is £62,052 per year. The nearest station is Reading located about 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Kings Meadow.
Central Reading North has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,484 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.
Central Reading North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 164.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 34.2% 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 106 ft away from RG1 8AE.
Central Reading North near RG1 8AE 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 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 96 recent sales, the median property price is £356,250 in Thames area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,500 up to £590,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 40 | £275,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £505,000 |
| Terraced | 48 | £391,250 |
10 year median price trend in Thames
In the RG1 8AE postcode area, located within Central Reading North, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG1 8AE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco | Napier Road, Reading, RG1 8DF | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Extra | Napier Road, Reading, RG1 8DF | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Reading, RG1 3HU | 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 | Duncan Place, Reading, RG1 3DD | Walking directions to King Food & Wine |
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.