Postcode RG1 8BP 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 192.6 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 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest large park is Christchurch Meadows.
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 192.6 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 108 ft away from RG1 8BP.
Central Reading North near RG1 8BP has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £335,000 in Thames area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,500 up to £550,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 47 | £280,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £417,500 |
| Terraced | 49 | £362,500 |
10 years price trend in Thames
In the RG1 8BP postcode area, located within Central Reading North, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.