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 low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 171 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Reading North is £62,052 per year. The nearest station is Reading, about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Christchurch Meadows.
Central Reading North has a low 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 171 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Central Reading North is £62,052 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.
The nearest station is Reading located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Reading | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Reading |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Christchurch Meadows | Large | Walking directions to Christchurch Meadows |
| 0.2 mi | Kings Meadow | Large | Walking directions to Kings Meadow |
| 0.1 mi | Hills Meadow | Large | Walking directions to Hills Meadow |
Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £336,250 (about £425 per square foot) in Thames area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,000 up to £836,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £565,000 | £495 |
| Terraced | 46 | £385,000 | £458 |
| Flats | 52 | £271,250 | £387 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £282,500 | £402,500 | £351,000 |
| 2017 | £290,000 | £440,000 | £335,000 |
| 2018 | £270,000 | £408,500 | £336,500 |
| 2019 | £301,000 | £435,000 | £345,000 |
| 2020 | £265,000 | £453,000 | £360,000 |
| 2021 | £286,500 | £489,500 | £354,500 |
| 2022 | £370,000 | £482,500 | £404,000 |
| 2023 | £360,450 | £488,739 | £415,000 |
| 2024 | £273,750 | £435,650 | £359,500 |
| 2025 | £275,000 | £530,000 | £385,000 |
| 2026 | £285,000 | £441,250 | £375,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £388 | £293 | £408 |
| 2017 | £423 | £426 | £401 |
| 2018 | £412 | £427 | £414 |
| 2019 | £399 | £546 | £382 |
| 2020 | £370 | £415 | £400 |
| 2021 | £392 | £400 | £422 |
| 2022 | £530 | £430 | £459 |
| 2023 | £573 | £485 | £437 |
| 2024 | £387 | £488 | £438 |
| 2025 | £392 | £495 | £462 |
| 2026 | £361 | £465 | £447 |
There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG1 8BP.
In the RG1 8BP postcode area, located within Central Reading North, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG1 8BP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Reading, RG4 8DW | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Reading, RG1 3HU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | M&S Simply Food | Brunel Arcade, Reading, RG1 1LT | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.3 mi | Mavi's Food & Wine | Brunel Arcade, Reading, RG1 1LT | Walking directions to Mavi's Food & Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Reading, RG4 8EB | Walking directions to Londis |
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.
Elected local representatives for RG1 8BP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David Graham Clarke
Thames - Elected 7 May 2026
Matt Rodda
Reading Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RG1 8BP records about 171 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and public order.
The median sale price around RG1 8BP in Central Reading North is £336,250 (about £425 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to RG1 8BP, including St Anne's Catholic Primary School (Good), New Bridge Nursery School (Outstanding) and Thameside Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RG1 8BP is Reading, about 544 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.
RG1 8BP scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,484 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Reading Central covering RG1 8BP is Matt Rodda (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Graham Clarke (Green Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.