Postcode RG6 1JQ is located in an urban city, within the Park ward of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Palmer Park area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Palmer Park is £57,200 per year. The nearest station is Reading located about 1.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Palmer Park.
Palmer Park has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,709 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.
Palmer Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Palmer Park is £57,200 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 6 ft away from RG6 1JQ.
Palmer Park near RG6 1JQ 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Palmer Park | Large | Walking directions to Palmer Park |
| 0.5 mi | King George V Gardens | Small | Walking directions to King George V Gardens |
Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £322,000 in Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,646 up to £850,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £804,800 |
| Flats | 16 | £211,875 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £532,000 |
| Terraced | 60 | £320,000 |
10 year median price trend in Park
In the RG6 1JQ postcode area, located within Palmer Park, there are 5 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG6 1JQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | M.A.P Food & Superstore | 255-257 London Road, Reading, RG1 3NY | Walking directions to M.A.P Food & Superstore |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 201-205 London Road, Reading, RG1 3NU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | London Road, Reading, RG1 5BA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Gurung's | 193 London Road, Reading, RG1 3NU | Walking directions to Gurung's |
| 0.2 mi | Souza Stores | 23 Cholmeley Road, Reading, RG1 3NQ | Walking directions to Souza Stores |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.