Postcode RG1 8HS 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 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 nearest station is Reading West, about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Thames Side Promenade.
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 210.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Battle & Caversham Bridge is £58,469 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 50 ft away from RG1 8HS.
Battle & Caversham Bridge near RG1 8HS has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% 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 |
| 0.7 mi | Reading | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Reading |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Thames Side Promenade | Large | Walking directions to Thames Side Promenade |
| 0.2 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 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 18 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG1 8HS.
In the RG1 8HS 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 8HS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | A&S News & Off Licence | 130 Great Knollys Street, Reading, RG1 7HB | Walking directions to A&S News & Off Licence |
| 0.4 mi | H.A. Ditta & Sons | Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7PL | Walking directions to H.A. Ditta & Sons |
| 0.4 mi | Zam-Zam Halal Superstore | 162-164 Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7PJ | Walking directions to Zam-Zam Halal Superstore |
| 0.4 mi | Delicii Romanânești | Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7PJ | Walking directions to Delicii Romanânești |
| 0.4 mi | Today's Local | Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1AA | Walking directions to Today's Local |
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 8HS, 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 8HS 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 anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around RG1 8HS in Battle & Caversham Bridge is £336,250 (about £425 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to RG1 8HS, including River Academy, Civitas Academy (Good) and Oxford Road Community School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RG1 8HS is Reading West, about 715 m away.
RG1 8HS scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,880 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 8HS 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.