Postcode RG1 8DE 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 959.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Central Reading North is £62,052 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 4 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 959.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Central Reading North is £62,052 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 211 ft away from RG1 8DE.
Central Reading North near RG1 8DE 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Reading | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Reading |
| 0.9 mi | Reading West | N/A | Walking directions to Reading West |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Christchurch Meadows | Large | Walking directions to Christchurch Meadows |
| 0.5 mi | Kings Meadow | Large | Walking directions to Kings Meadow |
| 0.3 mi | Hills Meadow | Large | Walking directions to Hills Meadow |
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 8DE 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 8DE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | Vastern Court, Reading, RG1 8AL | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Your local Convenience Store | 153 Caversham Road, Reading, RG1 8AU | Walking directions to Your local Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Your Local Green Grocers & Butcher | 153 Caversham Road, Reading, RG1 8AU | Walking directions to Your Local Green Grocers & Butcher |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | Caversham Road, Reading, RG1 8AU | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.2 mi | Mavi's Food & Wine | Brunel Arcade, Reading, RG1 1LT | Walking directions to Mavi's Food & Wine |
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.