Postcode RG1 8GB 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 165.5 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 11 primary and 1 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 165.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 2.4% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 326 ft away from RG1 8GB.
Battle & Caversham Bridge near RG1 8GB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £335,000 in Thames area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,500 up to £550,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 47 | £280,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £417,500 |
| Terraced | 49 | £362,500 |
10 years price trend in Thames
In the RG1 8GB postcode area, located within Battle & Caversham Bridge, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | E P Collier Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | River Academy | Free schools | N/A | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Civitas Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.