RG1 is a postcode district in Reading, South East, covering 1217 active and 1592 retired postcodes.
The largest share of RG1 (29%) is characterised by a vibrant, diverse urban neighbourhood — arts venues, independent shops, renters, alongside a lively student area with a very diverse, young, transient population (16%). A further 12% of the district is made up of a diverse inner-city area with high ethnic variety and urban energy. This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes RG1 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in RG1 are around £402k, down 5.1% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across RG1 at 567 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. With an average age of 35, RG1 has a young professional to mixed-family community — active, with a healthy balance of renters and owner-occupiers.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full RG1 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
RG1 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the RG1 postcode area.
48,900
35
£ 53,043 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. RG1 spans multiple life stages — average age 35, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £402k. Property prices are trending down 5.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Inkpen Primary School
Hungerford Nursery School Centre for Children
Victoria Park Nursery School & Family Hub
Coley Primary School
E P Collier Primary School
Oxford Road Community School
Redlands Primary School
Fox Hill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
124 nearby- Majestic Wine
- The Range
- M & A Convenience Store
- Maharaja Sweets
- WHSmith
- + 119 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
21 nearby- Amherst
- Bath Hotel
- Belle Vue House Hotel
- Bow Guest House
- Crown Lodge Guest House
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
188 nearby- TGI Fridays at The Oracle
- Thai Corner
- ThaiGrr!
- All Bar One
- Muffin Break Reading
- + 183 more
Pub, NightClub
70 nearby- Blue Collar Corner
- High Spirits Cocktail Company
- Spinners
- Back of Beyond
- Bar Iguana
- + 65 more
Takeaway Shop
72 nearby- Aladins Fast Food
- Anonymous Coffee Co at Thames Tower
- Auntie Anne's Pretzels at The Oracle
- Big Jacks Peri Peri
- Biryanish
- + 67 more
Supermarkets
18 nearby- Aldi
- Aseda Supermarkets
- Co-operative Food
- Co-operative Food
- Iceland
- + 13 more
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