RG1 1AZ is an active urban area on Blagrave Street, 0.5km 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 (612 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for RG1 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00174487 (shared with 121 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BLAGRAVE STREET, RG1 1AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLAGRAVE STREET, RG1 1AZ.
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36
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG1 1AZ 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates RG1 1AZ — age 36, 24% ownership, 69% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG1 1AZ. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near RG1 1AZ are high at 612 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.
school Local Schools
E P Collier Primary School
Kendrick School
Civitas Academy
Katesgrove Primary School
Thameside Primary School
Coley Primary School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
New Bridge Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
97 nearby- Smiths Newsagency1.0 km
- American Candy0.5 km
- Holland & Barrett at The Oracle0.4 km
- Manor Farm Eggs0.2 km
- Real Japan0.2 km
- + 92 more
Pub, NightClub
53 nearby- Calico Bar & Eatery0.6 km
- Escape Hunt0.3 km
- Oakford Social Club0.0 km
- Revolution0.1 km
- The Monks Retreat0.1 km
- + 48 more
Restaurant, Cafe
168 nearby- Browns Bar & Brasserie at The Oracle0.4 km
- Pizza Express at The Oracle0.4 km
- The London Street Brasserie0.4 km
- Eurest At AWE Burghfield0.7 km
- Bill's0.3 km
- + 163 more
Takeaway Shop
58 nearby- Paya0.7 km
- Yogoo! Natural Frozen Yogurt0.4 km
- KFC at Forbury Retail Park0.5 km
- Auntie Anne's Pretzels at The Oracle0.4 km
- Doughnut Time0.4 km
- + 53 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
15 nearby- Hotel Ibis Reading Centre0.2 km
- Novotel0.2 km
- Easy Hotel0.7 km
- Bow Guest House0.9 km
- Crown Lodge Guest House0.9 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Iceland0.5 km
- Nisa0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reading Station0.2 km
- Reading0.4 km
- Reading West1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Blagrave Street0.0 km
- Blagrave Street0.0 km
- Valpy Street0.0 km
- Forbury Road0.0 km
- Forbury Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: RG11AZ · Data under Open Government Licence