Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

APEX PLAZA, RG1 1AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for APEX PLAZA, RG1 1AX.

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Population

422

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

70%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: RG1 1AX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates RG1 1AX — age 36, 24% ownership, 69% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RG1 1AX is an active urban area on Apex Plaza, 0.6km from Reading in Reading. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Reading East constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 69% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Reading. Employment levels are high (59% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (440 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for RG1 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00174487 (shared with 121 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG1 1AX. The average age is 35.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British64.1%
Asian / British Asian24.1%
Black / African / Caribbean3.1%
Other / Mixed8.7%

Economic Activity

70%Active
FT: 59%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near RG1 1AX are high at 440 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences443
Shoplifting360
Public order153
Anti-social behaviour127
Other theft117

school Local Schools

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E P Collier Primary School

Good340 pupils0.7 km
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Kendrick School

Outstanding830 pupils0.8 km
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Thameside Primary School

Good393 pupils0.8 km
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Civitas Academy

Good350 pupils0.9 km
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good205 pupils1.0 km
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Katesgrove Primary School

Good679 pupils1.0 km
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Coley Primary School

Good257 pupils1.1 km
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New Bridge Nursery School

Outstanding59 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

99 nearby
  • Smiths Newsagency0.9 km
  • American Candy0.6 km
  • Holland & Barrett at The Oracle0.5 km
  • Manor Farm Eggs0.3 km
  • Real Japan0.3 km
  • + 94 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

54 nearby
  • Calico Bar & Eatery0.6 km
  • Escape Hunt0.4 km
  • Oakford Social Club0.1 km
  • Revolution0.2 km
  • The Monks Retreat0.2 km
  • + 49 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

167 nearby
  • Browns Bar & Brasserie at The Oracle0.5 km
  • Pizza Express at The Oracle0.5 km
  • The London Street Brasserie0.5 km
  • Eurest At AWE Burghfield0.7 km
  • Bill's0.4 km
  • + 162 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

59 nearby
  • Paya0.8 km
  • Yogoo! Natural Frozen Yogurt0.5 km
  • KFC at Forbury Retail Park0.5 km
  • Auntie Anne's Pretzels at The Oracle0.5 km
  • Doughnut Time0.5 km
  • + 54 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

14 nearby
  • Hotel Ibis Reading Centre0.3 km
  • Novotel0.3 km
  • Easy Hotel0.7 km
  • Penta Hotel Reading0.7 km
  • Thameside Hotel0.8 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Iceland0.6 km
  • Nisa0.7 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Reading Station0.2 km
  • Reading0.5 km
  • Reading West1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Forbury Road0.0 km
  • Forbury Road0.1 km
  • Blagrave Street0.1 km
  • Blagrave Street0.1 km
  • Reading Rail Station0.1 km