Postcode RG1 9EL is located in an urban city, within the Whitley ward of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Kennet Island & Green Park area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 158.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Kennet Island & Green Park is £52,100 per year. The nearest station is Reading Green Park located about 1.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Long Barn Lane Recreation Ground.
Kennet Island & Green Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,356 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Kennet Island & Green Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 158.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 7.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 34.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Kennet Island & Green Park is £52,100 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 31 ft away from RG1 9EL.
Kennet Island & Green Park near RG1 9EL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Reading Green Park located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Long Barn Lane Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Long Barn Lane Recreation Ground |
Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 in Whitley area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £730,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £464,500 |
| Flats | 47 | £285,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £380,000 |
| Terraced | 36 | £374,000 |
10 year median price trend in Whitley
In the RG1 9EL postcode area, located within Kennet Island & Green Park, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG1 9EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | 350 Basingstoke Road, Reading, RG2 0NT | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Whale Avenue, Reading, RG2 0GX | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | Basingstoke Road, Reading, RG2 0HB | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.2 mi | Hudsons | Havergate Way, Reading, RG2 0GU | Walking directions to Hudsons |
| 0.3 mi | Mace | 435 Basingstoke Road, Reading, RG2 0JF | Walking directions to Mace |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.