Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

RG1 1ES House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RG1 1ES.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

554

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG1 1ES represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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1/10
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1/10
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8/10
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6/10
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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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1/10
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6/10
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Area Character

At 85% private renter occupancy, RG1 1ES 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.

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

RG1 1ES is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.3km from Reading in Reading. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Reading East constituency.

For renters and young professionals, RG1 1ES offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. With residents averaging 31 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 85% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 52% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Reading.

Safety: Crime rates are high (403 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for RG1 1ES are sourced from Output Area E00174484 (shared with 245 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 1ES. The average age is 31.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British47.9%
Asian / British Asian37.5%
Black / African / Caribbean4.9%
Other / Mixed9.7%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near RG1 1ES are high at 403 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 offences776
Shoplifting491
Public order255
Other theft192
Anti-social behaviour187

school Local Schools

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Civitas Academy

Good350 pupils0.6 km
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E P Collier Primary School

Good340 pupils0.7 km
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Coley Primary School

Good257 pupils0.7 km
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Katesgrove Primary School

Good679 pupils0.8 km
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Kendrick School

Outstanding830 pupils0.9 km
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Oxford Road Community School

Good249 pupils0.9 km
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All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School

Good59 pupils1.1 km
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All Saints Junior School

Outstanding96 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

101 nearby
  • American Candy0.5 km
  • Holland & Barrett at The Oracle0.4 km
  • Costcutter1.0 km
  • Manor Farm Eggs0.4 km
  • Real Japan0.4 km
  • + 96 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

52 nearby
  • Calico Bar & Eatery0.6 km
  • Escape Hunt0.4 km
  • Oakford Social Club0.4 km
  • Revolution0.3 km
  • The Monks Retreat0.3 km
  • + 47 more
restaurant

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 Centre0.9 km
  • + 159 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

58 nearby
  • Paya0.7 km
  • Yogoo! Natural Frozen Yogurt0.4 km
  • KFC at Forbury Retail Park0.9 km
  • Auntie Anne's Pretzels at The Oracle0.4 km
  • Doughnut Time0.4 km
  • + 53 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

17 nearby
  • Hotel Ibis Reading Centre0.2 km
  • Novotel0.2 km
  • Easy Hotel0.8 km
  • Belle Vue House Hotel0.8 km
  • Bow Guest House0.6 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

15 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.1 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Iceland0.1 km
  • Nisa0.8 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • + 10 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Reading0.3 km
  • Reading Station0.4 km
  • Reading West1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • West Street0.1 km
  • Friar Street0.1 km
  • Friar Street0.1 km
  • Friar Street0.1 km
  • Cheapside0.1 km