Postcode RG1 8FN is located in an urban city, within the Battle 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 161.4 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 West located about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Thames Side Promenade.
Battle & Caversham Bridge has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,999 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Battle & Caversham Bridge has a very high crime rate, with approximately 161.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 5.8% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 109 ft away from RG1 8FN.
Battle & Caversham Bridge near RG1 8FN has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Reading West located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Reading West | N/A | Walking directions to Reading West |
| 0.8 mi | Reading | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Reading |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Thames Side Promenade | Large | Walking directions to Thames Side Promenade |
| 0.3 mi | Victoria Park | Small | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.3 mi | Beresford Road Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Beresford Road Recreation Ground |
Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Battle area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £560,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £535,000 |
| Flats | 36 | £209,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £342,500 |
| Terraced | 63 | £325,000 |
10 year median price trend in Battle
In the RG1 8FN postcode area, located within Battle & Caversham Bridge, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG1 8FN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | A&S News & Off Licence | 130 Great Knollys Street, Reading, RG1 7HB | Walking directions to A&S News & Off Licence |
| 0.4 mi | Today's Local | Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1AA | Walking directions to Today's Local |
| 0.4 mi | Candan Food Centre | Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1AD | Walking directions to Candan Food Centre |
| 0.4 mi | Supermalt | Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1AD | Walking directions to Supermalt |
| 0.4 mi | H.A. Ditta & Sons | Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7PL | Walking directions to H.A. Ditta & Sons |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.