Postcode RG1 8HT 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 171.3 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 West located about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, 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 171.3 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 96 ft away from RG1 8HT.
Battle & Caversham Bridge near RG1 8HT 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 |
| 0.3 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 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 8HT 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 8HT
| 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 | Today's Local | Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1AA | Walking directions to Today's Local |
| 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 | 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 |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.