RG1 1HD is a lively urban neighbourhood on Friar Street, 0.4km from Reading in Reading. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Reading East constituency.
This is a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, high status management and administration, especially public sector. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 (283 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for RG1 1HD are sourced from Output Area E00174484 (shared with 245 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FRIAR STREET, RG1 1HD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FRIAR STREET, RG1 1HD.
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31
£ 0 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG1 1HD 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.
Area Character
85% of homes in RG1 1HD 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG1 1HD. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near RG1 1HD are high at 283 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
Civitas Academy
E P Collier Primary School
Coley Primary School
Oxford Road Community School
Katesgrove Primary School
All Saints Junior School
All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School
Kendrick School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
102 nearby- American Candy0.6 km
- Holland & Barrett at The Oracle0.5 km
- Costcutter1.0 km
- Manor Farm Eggs0.6 km
- Real Japan0.6 km
- + 97 more
Pub, NightClub
54 nearby- Calico Bar & Eatery0.8 km
- Escape Hunt0.6 km
- Oakford Social Club0.5 km
- Revolution0.4 km
- The Monks Retreat0.4 km
- + 49 more
Restaurant, Cafe
163 nearby- Browns Bar & Brasserie at The Oracle0.5 km
- Pizza Express at The Oracle0.5 km
- The London Street Brasserie0.5 km
- Churches In Reading Drop In Centre0.9 km
- Bill's0.3 km
- + 158 more
Takeaway Shop
59 nearby- Paya0.9 km
- Yogoo! Natural Frozen Yogurt0.5 km
- Auntie Anne's Pretzels at The Oracle0.5 km
- Doughnut Time0.5 km
- Krispy Kreme Doughnuts at The Oracle0.5 km
- + 54 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
18 nearby- Hotel Ibis Reading Centre0.3 km
- Novotel0.3 km
- The Crescent Hotel1.0 km
- Easy Hotel0.8 km
- Belle Vue House Hotel0.7 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
16 nearby- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Iceland0.1 km
- Lidl1.0 km
- Nisa0.8 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reading0.4 km
- Reading Station0.5 km
- Reading West0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Cheapside0.0 km
- Cheapside0.1 km
- Cheapside0.1 km
- West Street0.1 km
- Cheapside0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: RG11HD · Data under Open Government Licence