Postcode RG1 8FS 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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 970.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 11.5× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Reading North is £62,052 per year. The nearest station is Reading, about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Christchurch Meadows.
Central Reading North has an average 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 970.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Central Reading North is £62,052 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 43 ft away from RG1 8FS.
Central Reading North near RG1 8FS has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Reading located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Reading | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Reading |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Christchurch Meadows | Large | Walking directions to Christchurch Meadows |
| 0.3 mi | Kings Meadow | Large | Walking directions to Kings Meadow |
| 0.3 mi | Hills Meadow | Large | Walking directions to Hills Meadow |
Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £336,250 (about £425 per square foot) in Thames area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,000 up to £836,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £565,000 | £495 |
| Terraced | 46 | £385,000 | £458 |
| Flats | 52 | £271,250 | £387 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £282,500 | £402,500 | £351,000 |
| 2017 | £290,000 | £440,000 | £335,000 |
| 2018 | £270,000 | £408,500 | £336,500 |
| 2019 | £301,000 | £435,000 | £345,000 |
| 2020 | £265,000 | £453,000 | £360,000 |
| 2021 | £286,500 | £489,500 | £354,500 |
| 2022 | £370,000 | £482,500 | £404,000 |
| 2023 | £360,450 | £488,739 | £415,000 |
| 2024 | £273,750 | £435,650 | £359,500 |
| 2025 | £275,000 | £530,000 | £385,000 |
| 2026 | £285,000 | £441,250 | £375,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £388 | £293 | £408 |
| 2017 | £423 | £426 | £401 |
| 2018 | £412 | £427 | £414 |
| 2019 | £399 | £546 | £382 |
| 2020 | £370 | £415 | £400 |
| 2021 | £392 | £400 | £422 |
| 2022 | £530 | £430 | £459 |
| 2023 | £573 | £485 | £437 |
| 2024 | £387 | £488 | £438 |
| 2025 | £392 | £495 | £462 |
| 2026 | £361 | £465 | £447 |
There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG1 8FS.
In the RG1 8FS postcode area, located within Central Reading North, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG1 8FS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | M&S Simply Food | Brunel Arcade, Reading, RG1 1LT | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.2 mi | Mavi's Food & Wine | Brunel Arcade, Reading, RG1 1LT | Walking directions to Mavi's Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Chandni Kiosk | 161 Friar Street, Reading, RG1 1HE | Walking directions to Chandni Kiosk |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Station Road, Reading, RG1 1LG | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Vastern Court, Reading, RG1 8AL | Walking directions to Aldi |
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.
Elected local representatives for RG1 8FS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David Graham Clarke
Thames - Elected 7 May 2026
Matt Rodda
Reading Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RG1 8FS records about 970 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and public order.
The median sale price around RG1 8FS in Central Reading North is £336,250 (about £425 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to RG1 8FS, including The Deenway Montessori School (Requires improvement), E P Collier Primary School (Good) and Thameside Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RG1 8FS is Reading, about 322 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.
RG1 8FS scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,038 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Reading Central covering RG1 8FS is Matt Rodda (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Graham Clarke (Green Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.