Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

RG1 1LZ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

422

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

70%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG1 1LZ 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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10/10
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10/10
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1/10
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Area Character

RG1 1LZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 24% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

RG1 1LZ is an active urban area located 0.5km 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.

Day-to-day life in RG1 1LZ has the character of a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Reading. Employment levels are high (59% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (380 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for RG1 1LZ are sourced from Output Area E00174487 (shared with 121 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 1LZ. The average age is 35.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British64.1%
Asian / British Asian24.1%
Black / African / Caribbean3.1%
Other / Mixed8.7%

Economic Activity

70%Active
FT: 59%
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.

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

Crime rates near RG1 1LZ are high at 380 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 offences550
Shoplifting404
Public order192
Other theft151
Anti-social behaviour147

school Local Schools

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E P Collier Primary School

Good340 pupils0.6 km
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Civitas Academy

Good350 pupils0.8 km
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Thameside Primary School

Good393 pupils0.8 km
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Kendrick School

Outstanding830 pupils0.9 km
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Katesgrove Primary School

Good679 pupils1.0 km
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Coley Primary School

Good257 pupils1.0 km
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good205 pupils1.0 km
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Oxford Road Community School

Good249 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

100 nearby
  • Smiths Newsagency0.9 km
  • American Candy0.6 km
  • Holland & Barrett at The Oracle0.5 km
  • Manor Farm Eggs0.3 km
  • Real Japan0.3 km
  • + 95 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

55 nearby
  • Calico Bar & Eatery0.7 km
  • Escape Hunt0.4 km
  • Oakford Social Club0.1 km
  • Revolution0.1 km
  • The Monks Retreat0.2 km
  • + 50 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

165 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's0.4 km
  • + 160 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

58 nearby
  • Paya0.8 km
  • Yogoo! Natural Frozen Yogurt0.5 km
  • KFC at Forbury Retail Park0.6 km
  • Auntie Anne's Pretzels at The Oracle0.5 km
  • Doughnut Time0.5 km
  • + 53 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

16 nearby
  • Hotel Ibis Reading Centre0.2 km
  • Novotel0.2 km
  • Easy Hotel0.6 km
  • Bow Guest House0.9 km
  • Crown Lodge Guest House0.9 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • Nisa0.6 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Reading Station0.1 km
  • Reading0.5 km
  • Reading West1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Reading Rail Station - buses0.0 km
  • Reading Rail Station0.0 km
  • Reading Rail Station0.0 km
  • Reading Rail Station0.0 km
  • Reading RailAir0.0 km