Postcode RG1 8BB is located in an urban city, within the Thames ward of Reading in the South East region , and forms part of the Battle & Caversham Bridge area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 171.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Battle & Caversham Bridge is £64,000 per year. The nearest station is Reading located about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Christchurch Meadows.
Battle & Caversham Bridge has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,880 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.
Battle & Caversham Bridge has a very high crime rate, with approximately 171.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 8.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Battle & Caversham Bridge is £64,000 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 28 ft away from RG1 8BB.
Battle & Caversham Bridge near RG1 8BB 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 8BB postcode area, located within Battle & Caversham Bridge, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | E P Collier Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Thameside Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | River Academy | Free schools | N/A |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.