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RG6 1PX

Fulcher Row

Park

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Overview

Postcode RG6 1PX is located in an urban city, within the Park area of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Palmer Park area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Palmer Park is £58,256 per year. The median sale price in Park is £292,500 (around £377 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £270,000 and £334,363. The nearest station is Earley, about 0.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Palmer Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
3.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

5/10

Palmer Park has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,906 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Palmer Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.1%

Approximately 3.1% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Palmer Park is £58,256 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 244 ft away from RG6 1PX.

Flood risk

No risk

Palmer Park near RG6 1PX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Earley located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RG6 1PX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Earley

N/A

Walking directions to Earley

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RG6 1PX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miPalmer ParkLargeWalking directions to Palmer Park

Area Profile

Population
387
Population density
20,476.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.02(+14%)
Public order
7.94(+31%)
Vehicle crime
6.36(+71%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.83(-10%)
Other theft
5.3(-6%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
152
39.58%
Pakistani
60
15.62%
Other White
52
13.54%
Indian
37
9.64%
African
24
6.25%
Total population: 384

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
133
41.43%
Level 3 (A level)
113
35.2%
No qualifications
25
7.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
5.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
5.3%
Total 16+ residents: 321

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
74
56.92%
Owns with a mortgage
27
20.77%
Owns outright
16
12.31%
Shared ownership
5
3.85%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.08%
Total households: 130

Property prices in Park

Median price: £292,500
Price per sq ft: £377
Sales (last 12 months): 80
Typical range (middle 50%): £270K – £334K

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £292,500 (about £377 per square foot) in Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £875,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£638,000£362
Semi-Detached14£555,000£431
Terraced51£290,000£374
Flats13£225,000£391

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£565,000£167,350£470,000£283,750
2017£484,000£190,000£427,500£272,500
2018£557,500£215,000£495,750£272,500
2019£774,000£221,000£475,000£260,000
2020£682,500£252,500£600,000£269,500
2021£593,000£225,000£447,750£284,500
2022£507,500£233,000£556,280£310,000
2023£637,500£180,000£507,500£300,000
2024£485,000£219,000£517,500£295,000
2025£602,900£200,000£530,000£310,000
2026£875,000£195,000£555,000£290,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£420£375£376£346
2017£528£372£355£357
2018£396£388£357£356
2019£365£330£335£347
2020£425£332£349£337
2021£447£390£377£348
2022£377£394£408£383
2023£440£350£425£356
2024£451£352£431£386
2025£413£386£434£377
2026£400£374£361£369
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Park in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG6 1PX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG6 1PX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Apr 20252, Brighton Place, Reading, RG6 1EXFlatsLeasehold£200,000
02 Jul 202692, Pitcroft Avenue, Reading, RG6 1NNTerracedFreehold£290,000
01 May 202684, Pitcroft Avenue, Reading, RG6 1NNTerracedFreehold£275,000
18 Feb 202688, Pitcroft Avenue, Reading, RG6 1NNTerracedFreehold£290,000
18 Sept 202590, Pitcroft Avenue, Reading, RG6 1NNTerracedFreehold£307,000

Schools

In the RG6 1PX postcode area, located within Palmer Park, there are 7 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for RG6 1PX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryAlfred Sutton Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.3 miSecondaryUTC ReadingUniversity technical college
0.3 miNot applicableHamilton SchoolAcademy special sponsor led

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RG6 1PX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RG6 1PX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPremier - Earley Express125 Wokingham Road, Reading, RG6 1LHWalking directions to Premier - Earley Express
0.1 miSambuca Off Licence87 Wokingham Road, Reading, RG6 1LHWalking directions to Sambuca Off Licence
0.2 miBig Bazaar67-69 Wokingham Road, Reading, RG6 1LHWalking directions to Big Bazaar
0.2 miRahim Stores59-61 Wokingham Road, Reading, RG6 1LHWalking directions to Rahim Stores
0.2 miM&M Food & Wine55-57 Wokingham Road, Reading, RG6 1LHWalking directions to M&M Food & Wine

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Reading district.

Band A£1,742
Band B£2,032
Band C£2,322
Band D£2,613
Band E£3,193
Band F£3,774
Band G£4,355
Band H£5,226

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for RG6 1PX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Rob White

Park - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Matt Rodda

Reading Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictReadingE06000038
Parliamentary ConstituencyReading CentralE14001438
WardParkE05013874
ParishReading, unparished areaE43000031
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Palmer ParkE02003398
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Reading 010BE01016402
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced2004-09-01

Frequently asked questions about RG6 1PX

Is RG6 1PX (Palmer Park) safe?

The area around RG6 1PX records about 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, public order and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near RG6 1PX?

The median sale price around RG6 1PX in Park is £292,500 (about £377 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RG6 1PX?

There are 16 schools close to RG6 1PX, including Alfred Sutton Primary School (Good), UTC Reading (Good) and Hamilton School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to RG6 1PX?

The closest station to RG6 1PX is Earley, about 1,385 m away.

How deprived is the area around RG6 1PX?

RG6 1PX scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,906 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents RG6 1PX (Palmer Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Reading Central covering RG6 1PX is Matt Rodda (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rob White (Green Party).