Postcode RG1 8GP is located in an urban city, within the Thames area of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Battle & Caversham Bridge area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 210.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.5× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Battle & Caversham Bridge is £58,469 per year. The median sale price in Thames is £325,000 (around £422 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £268,500 and £395,000. The nearest station is Reading, about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Christchurch Meadows.
Battle & Caversham Bridge has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,587 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.
Battle & Caversham Bridge has a very high crime rate, with approximately 210.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Battle & Caversham Bridge is £58,469 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 47 ft away from RG1 8GP.
Battle & Caversham Bridge near RG1 8GP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Reading located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Reading | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Reading |
| 0.8 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Hills Meadow | Large | Walking directions to Hills Meadow |
| 0.5 mi | Forbury Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Forbury Gardens |
Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 (about £422 per square foot) in Thames area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,000 up to £836,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £540,000 | £486 |
| Terraced | 50 | £385,000 | £446 |
| Flats | 57 | £267,000 | £387 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £296,250 | £402,500 | £355,000 |
| 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 | £387,500 |
| 2026 | £267,000 | £535,000 | £375,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £399 | £293 | £414 |
| 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 | £357 | £497 | £437 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG1 8GP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug 2025 | Flat 5, 2, Carters Close, Reading, RG1 8GQ | Flats | Leasehold | £276,500 | |
| 14 Aug 2025 | Flat 3, 2, Carters Close, Reading, RG1 8GQ | Flats | Leasehold | £285,000 | |
| 06 May 2026 | 50, Swansea Road, Reading, RG1 8HA | Terraced | Freehold | £370,500 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 87, Swansea Road, Reading, RG1 8HA | Terraced | Freehold | £390,000 | |
| 01 Aug 2025 | Flat 1, 128, Caversham Road, Reading, RG1 8AY | Flats | Leasehold | £180,000 |
In the RG1 8GP postcode area, located within Battle & Caversham Bridge, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | E P Collier Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Feb 2023. | |
E P Collier Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 7 Feb 2023
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Thameside Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 2 Mar 2016. | |
Thameside Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 2 Mar 2016
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Civitas Academy | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 Sept 2018. | |
Civitas Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 18 Sept 2018
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RG1 8GP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Your Local Store | 153 Caversham Road, Reading, RG1 8AU | Walking directions to Your Local Store |
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Local | 163-165 Caversham Road, Reading, RG1 8BB | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | Vastern Court, Reading, RG1 8AL | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 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 |
Annual council tax rates for Reading district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for RG1 8GP, 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 8GP records about 211 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, other theft and public order.
The median sale price around RG1 8GP in Thames is £325,000 (about £422 per square foot) based on 115 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to RG1 8GP, including E P Collier Primary School (Good), Thameside Primary School (Good) and Civitas Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to RG1 8GP is Reading, about 432 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.
RG1 8GP scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,587 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 8GP is Matt Rodda (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Graham Clarke (Green Party).