RG1 1BX is a lively urban neighbourhood on Friars Walk, 0.3km from Reading in Reading. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Reading East constituency.
For renters and young professionals, RG1 1BX offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 77% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 59% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Reading. Employment levels are high (58% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (400 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for RG1 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00174486 (shared with 82 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FRIARS WALK, RG1 1BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FRIARS WALK, RG1 1BX.
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31
£ 0 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG1 1BX 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
RG1 1BX is a high-turnover rental hub — with 77% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG1 1BX. The average age is 31.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 1BX are high at 400 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
Civitas Academy
Coley Primary School
Katesgrove Primary School
Kendrick School
Oxford Road Community School
Thameside Primary School
All Saints Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
98 nearby- American Candy0.5 km
- Holland & Barrett at The Oracle0.4 km
- Manor Farm Eggs0.3 km
- Real Japan0.3 km
- Friars Convenience Store0.1 km
- + 93 more
Pub, NightClub
51 nearby- Calico Bar & Eatery0.6 km
- Escape Hunt0.4 km
- Oakford Social Club0.2 km
- Revolution0.2 km
- The Monks Retreat0.2 km
- + 46 more
Restaurant, Cafe
164 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 Burghfield0.9 km
- Churches In Reading Drop In Centre1.0 km
- + 159 more
Takeaway Shop
57 nearby- Paya0.8 km
- Yogoo! Natural Frozen Yogurt0.4 km
- KFC at Forbury Retail Park0.8 km
- Auntie Anne's Pretzels at The Oracle0.4 km
- Doughnut Time0.4 km
- + 52 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
18 nearby- Hotel Ibis Reading Centre0.1 km
- Novotel0.1 km
- Easy Hotel0.7 km
- Belle Vue House Hotel0.9 km
- Bow Guest House0.7 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Sainsbury's0.0 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- Nisa0.7 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reading Station0.2 km
- Reading0.3 km
- Reading West1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Friar Street0.0 km
- Friar Street0.0 km
- Friar Street0.1 km
- Friar Street0.1 km
- Friar Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: RG11BX · Data under Open Government Licence