Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

FRIAR STREET, RG1 1EX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FRIAR STREET, RG1 1EX.

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 1EX 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

85% of homes in RG1 1EX are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. 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 1EX is a lively urban neighbourhood on Friar Street, 0.3km from Reading in Reading. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Reading East constituency.

For renters and young professionals, RG1 1EX offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Outside of residential hours, areas dominated by food and entertainment. At 31 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 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 (450 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for RG1 1EX 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 1EX. 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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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.

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

Crime rates near RG1 1EX are high at 450 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 offences737
Shoplifting516
Public order250
Other theft178
Anti-social behaviour169

school Local Schools

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E P Collier Primary School

Good340 pupils0.7 km
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Civitas Academy

Good350 pupils0.8 km
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Kendrick School

Outstanding830 pupils0.8 km
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Katesgrove Primary School

Good679 pupils0.8 km
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Coley Primary School

Good257 pupils0.8 km
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Thameside Primary School

Good393 pupils1.0 km
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Oxford Road Community School

Good249 pupils1.1 km
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good205 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

99 nearby
  • American Candy0.4 km
  • Holland & Barrett at The Oracle0.3 km
  • Manor Farm Eggs0.2 km
  • Real Japan0.2 km
  • Friars Convenience Store0.0 km
  • + 94 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

52 nearby
  • Calico Bar & Eatery0.5 km
  • Escape Hunt0.3 km
  • Oakford Social Club0.2 km
  • Revolution0.1 km
  • The Monks Retreat0.1 km
  • + 47 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

167 nearby
  • Browns Bar & Brasserie at The Oracle0.3 km
  • Pizza Express at The Oracle0.3 km
  • The London Street Brasserie0.3 km
  • Eurest At AWE Burghfield0.8 km
  • Churches In Reading Drop In Centre1.0 km
  • + 162 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

55 nearby
  • Paya0.7 km
  • Yogoo! Natural Frozen Yogurt0.3 km
  • KFC at Forbury Retail Park0.7 km
  • Auntie Anne's Pretzels at The Oracle0.3 km
  • Doughnut Time0.3 km
  • + 50 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

17 nearby
  • Hotel Ibis Reading Centre0.1 km
  • Novotel0.1 km
  • Easy Hotel0.7 km
  • Belle Vue House Hotel1.0 km
  • Bow Guest House0.7 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.1 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Iceland0.3 km
  • Nisa0.8 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Reading Station0.3 km
  • Reading0.3 km
  • Reading West1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Friar Street0.0 km
  • Friar Street0.0 km
  • Friar Street0.1 km
  • Friar Street0.1 km
  • Station Road0.1 km