Postcode RG1 8AG 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 187.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Central Reading North is £64,800 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 187.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Central Reading North is £64,800 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 2 ft away from RG1 8AG.
Central Reading North near RG1 8AG has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £345,000 in Thames area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,500 up to £590,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 47 | £280,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £480,000 |
| Terraced | 55 | £374,000 |
10 years price trend in Thames
In the RG1 8AG postcode area, located within Central Reading North, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Cafe | Napier Road, Reading, RG1 8DF | |
| 0.2 mi | McDonald's | Kenavon Drive, Reading, RG1 3HS | |
| 0.3 mi | KFC | Forbury Road, Reading, RG1 3JD |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.