Postcode RG1 8DR is located in an urban city, within the Thames ward of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Battle & Caversham Bridge area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 171.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Battle & Caversham Bridge is £64,000 per year. The nearest station is Reading located about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Christchurch Meadows.
Battle & Caversham Bridge has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,880 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.
Battle & Caversham Bridge has a very high crime rate, with approximately 171.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Battle & Caversham Bridge is £64,000 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 259 ft away from RG1 8DR.
Battle & Caversham Bridge near RG1 8DR 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Reading | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Reading |
| 0.9 mi | Reading West | N/A | Walking directions to Reading West |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Christchurch Meadows | Large | Walking directions to Christchurch Meadows |
| 0.4 mi | Hills Meadow | Large | Walking directions to Hills Meadow |
| 0.4 mi | Caversham Court Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Caversham Court Gardens |
Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £355,000 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 | £280,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £505,000 |
| Terraced | 53 | £380,000 |
10 year median price trend in Thames
In the RG1 8DR postcode area, located within Battle & Caversham Bridge, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG1 8DR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Your Local Green Grocers & Butcher | 153 Caversham Road, Reading, RG1 8AU | Walking directions to Your Local Green Grocers & Butcher |
| 0.1 mi | Your local Convenience Store | 153 Caversham Road, Reading, RG1 8AU | Walking directions to Your local Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Local | Caversham Road, Reading, RG1 8AU | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.1 mi | Caversham Road Stores | Waterman Place, Reading, RG1 8DN | Walking directions to Caversham Road Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Shop'N Drive | Richfield Avenue, Reading, RG1 8BY | Walking directions to Shop'N Drive |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.