Postcode RG1 8DB is located in an urban city, within the Thames ward of Reading in the South East region , and forms part of the Central Reading North area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 1046.1 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 0.2 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 high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,038 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Central Reading North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 1046.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 25.2% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 7 ft away from RG1 8DB.
Central Reading North near RG1 8DB has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% 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 8DB 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: 01/10/2025.