RG1 1ED is a lively urban neighbourhood on Garrard Street, 0.4km 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 — big city services, with accommodation and food. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 (442 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £330k.
Census 2021 statistics for RG1 1ED are sourced from Output Area E00174486 (shared with 82 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GARRARD STREET, RG1 1ED House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GARRARD STREET, RG1 1ED.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG1 1ED 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
At 77% private renter occupancy, RG1 1ED is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. 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 1ED. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 320,000
15 sales · Mean £ 335,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near RG1 1ED are high at 442 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
Kendrick School
Katesgrove Primary School
Thameside Primary School
Coley Primary School
Oxford Road Community School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
98 nearby- Smiths Newsagency1.0 km
- American Candy0.6 km
- Holland & Barrett at The Oracle0.5 km
- Manor Farm Eggs0.3 km
- Real Japan0.3 km
- + 93 more
Pub, NightClub
53 nearby- Calico Bar & Eatery0.7 km
- Escape Hunt0.4 km
- Oakford Social Club0.2 km
- Revolution0.1 km
- The Monks Retreat0.2 km
- + 48 more
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 Burghfield0.8 km
- Bill's0.3 km
- + 162 more
Takeaway Shop
58 nearby- Paya0.8 km
- Yogoo! Natural Frozen Yogurt0.5 km
- KFC at Forbury Retail Park0.7 km
- Auntie Anne's Pretzels at The Oracle0.5 km
- Doughnut Time0.5 km
- + 53 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
17 nearby- Hotel Ibis Reading Centre0.1 km
- Novotel0.1 km
- Easy Hotel0.6 km
- Bow Guest House0.8 km
- Crown Lodge Guest House0.8 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Iceland0.4 km
- Nisa0.7 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reading Station0.1 km
- Reading0.4 km
- Reading West1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Station Road0.1 km
- Station Road0.1 km
- Station Road0.1 km
- Blagrave Street0.1 km
- Station Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: RG11ED · Data under Open Government Licence