Postcode RG1 8BD 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 194.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Battle & Caversham Bridge is £58,469 per year. The nearest station is Reading located about 0.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Thames Side Promenade.
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 194.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Battle & Caversham Bridge is £58,469 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 280 ft away from RG1 8BD.
Battle & Caversham Bridge near RG1 8BD has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Reading located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Reading | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Reading |
| 0.9 mi | Reading West | N/A | Walking directions to Reading West |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Thames Side Promenade | Large | Walking directions to Thames Side Promenade |
| 0.4 mi | Christchurch Meadows | Large | Walking directions to Christchurch Meadows |
| 0.1 mi | Caversham Court Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Caversham Court 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 8BD postcode area, located within Battle & Caversham Bridge, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG1 8BD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Shop'N Drive | Richfield Avenue, Reading, RG1 8BY | Walking directions to Shop'N Drive |
| 0.1 mi | Caversham Road Stores | Waterman Place, Reading, RG1 8DN | Walking directions to Caversham Road Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Church Street, Reading, RG4 8BA | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 18-20 Church Street, Reading, RG4 8AU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | Caversham Road, Reading, RG1 8AU | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
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.