Postcode RG6 1JR 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 moderate crime levels, with around 71.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Palmer Park is £57,200 per year. The nearest station is Earley located about 1.0 miles away. There are 7 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Whiteknights Park.
Palmer Park has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,560 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.
Palmer Park has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 71.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 4.7% 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 15 ft away from RG6 1JR.
Palmer Park near RG6 1JR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Earley located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Earley | N/A | Walking directions to Earley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Whiteknights Park | Large | Walking directions to Whiteknights Park |
| 0.3 mi | Palmer Park | Large | Walking directions to Palmer Park |
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 1JR postcode area, located within Palmer Park, there are 7 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG6 1JR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Sambuca Off Licence | 87 Wokingham Road, Reading, RG6 1LH | Walking directions to Sambuca Off Licence |
| 0 mi | Big Bazaar | 67-69 Wokingham Road, Reading, RG6 1LH | Walking directions to Big Bazaar |
| 0 mi | Rahim Stores | 59-61 Wokingham Road, Reading, RG6 1LH | Walking directions to Rahim Stores |
| 0 mi | M&M Food & Wine | 55-57 Wokingham Road, Reading, RG6 1LH | Walking directions to M&M Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Premier - Earley Express | 125 Wokingham Road, Reading, RG6 1LH | Walking directions to Premier - Earley Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.