Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

STATION ROAD, RG1 1LD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STATION ROAD, RG1 1LD.

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Population

385

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG1 1LD 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.

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1/10
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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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1/10
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Area Character

RG1 1LD 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.

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

RG1 1LD is a lively urban neighbourhood on Station Road, 0.4km from Reading in Reading. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Reading East constituency.

For renters and young professionals, RG1 1LD offers 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 (470 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £188k.

Census 2021 statistics for RG1 1LD are sourced from Output Area E00174486 (shared with 82 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 1LD. 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

White / British40.9%
Asian / British Asian35.2%
Black / African / Caribbean10.9%
Other / Mixed13.0%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 58%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 188,500

1 sales · Mean £ 188,500

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

Crime rates near RG1 1LD are high at 470 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 offences667
Shoplifting505
Public order223
Anti-social behaviour162
Other theft158

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 pupils0.9 km
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Coley Primary School

Good257 pupils0.9 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 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

99 nearby
  • American Candy0.5 km
  • Holland & Barrett at The Oracle0.4 km
  • Manor Farm Eggs0.2 km
  • Real Japan0.2 km
  • Friars Convenience Store0.1 km
  • + 94 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

52 nearby
  • Calico Bar & Eatery0.6 km
  • Escape Hunt0.3 km
  • Oakford Social Club0.1 km
  • Revolution0.1 km
  • The Monks Retreat0.1 km
  • + 47 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

166 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 Burghfield0.8 km
  • Bill's0.2 km
  • + 161 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

57 nearby
  • Paya0.7 km
  • Yogoo! Natural Frozen Yogurt0.4 km
  • KFC at Forbury Retail Park0.6 km
  • Auntie Anne's Pretzels at The Oracle0.4 km
  • Doughnut Time0.4 km
  • + 52 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

17 nearby
  • Hotel Ibis Reading Centre0.0 km
  • Novotel0.0 km
  • Easy Hotel0.7 km
  • Bow Guest House0.8 km
  • Crown Lodge Guest House0.8 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.1 km
  • Iceland0.4 km
  • Nisa0.7 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

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