Postcode RG1 8FR 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 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 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 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 of residents in Central Reading North is £64,800 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 322 ft away from RG1 8FR.
Central Reading North near RG1 8FR 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 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 8FR postcode area, located within Central Reading North, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG1 8FR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Kitchen | Forbury Road, Reading, RG1 1AX | Walking directions to The Kitchen |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Reading, RG4 8DW | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | M&S Simply Food | Brunel Arcade, Reading, RG1 1LT | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.3 mi | Mavi's Food & Wine | Brunel Arcade, Reading, RG1 1LT | Walking directions to Mavi's Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Reading, RG1 3HU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.