Postcode RG1 8BQ is located in an urban city, within the Thames area of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Central Reading North area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 970.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 11.5× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Reading North is £62,052 per year. The median sale price in Thames is £325,000 (around £422 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £268,500 and £395,000. The nearest station is Reading, about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Christchurch Meadows.
Central Reading North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,119 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Central Reading North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 970.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.0% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 308 ft away from RG1 8BQ.
Central Reading North near RG1 8BQ 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Hills Meadow | Large | Walking directions to Hills Meadow |
Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 (about £422 per square foot) in Thames area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,000 up to £836,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £540,000 | £486 |
| Terraced | 50 | £385,000 | £446 |
| Flats | 57 | £267,000 | £387 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £296,250 | £402,500 | £355,000 |
| 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 | £387,500 |
| 2026 | £267,000 | £535,000 | £375,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £399 | £293 | £414 |
| 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 | £357 | £497 | £437 |
There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG1 8BQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Sept 2025 | 23, Thames Court, Norman Place, Reading, RG1 8QT | Flats | Leasehold | £400,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | 10, Forbury Road, Reading, RG1 1SB | Other | Freehold | £1,060,000 | |
| 15 May 2026 | 2, Lynmouth Road, Reading, RG1 8DD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £390,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 22A, Lynmouth Road, Reading, RG1 8DD | Terraced | Leasehold | £185,000 | |
| 19 Jun 2025 | 28, Lynmouth Road, Reading, RG1 8DD | Other | Freehold | £900,000 |
In the RG1 8BQ postcode area, located within Central Reading North, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Thameside Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 2 Mar 2016. | |
Thameside Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 2 Mar 2016
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Anne's Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Nov 2015. | |
St Anne's Catholic Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 5 Nov 2015
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| 0.5 mi | Not applicable | The Deenway Montessori School | Other independent school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Jun 2024. | |
The Deenway Montessori School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 4 Jun 2024
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RG1 8BQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | M&S Simply Food | Brunel Arcade, Reading, RG1 1LT | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.2 mi | Mavi's Food & Wine | Brunel Arcade, Reading, RG1 1LT | Walking directions to Mavi's Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Reading, RG4 8DW | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Vastern Court, Reading, RG1 8AL | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Reading, RG1 3GX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Reading district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for RG1 8BQ, 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 8BQ records about 970 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 8BQ in Thames is £325,000 (about £422 per square foot) based on 115 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to RG1 8BQ, including Thameside Primary School (Good), St Anne's Catholic Primary School (Good) and The Deenway Montessori School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to RG1 8BQ is Reading, about 396 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.
RG1 8BQ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,119 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 8BQ is Matt Rodda (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Graham Clarke (Green Party).