Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

GREYFRIARS ROAD, RG1 1NP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREYFRIARS ROAD, RG1 1NP.

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Population

343

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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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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7/10
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10/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

RG1 1NP has a highly multicultural community character — 56% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.

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

RG1 1NP is a lively urban neighbourhood on Greyfriars Road, 0.5km from Reading in Reading. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Reading East constituency.

For renters and young professionals, RG1 1NP offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 56% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Reading. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (288 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for RG1 1NP are sourced from Output Area E00174483 (shared with 15 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 1NP. The average age is 31.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British44.4%
Asian / British Asian42.1%
Black / African / Caribbean6.9%
Other / Mixed6.6%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 52%
Unemployed: 2%
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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 1NP are high at 288 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 offences587
Shoplifting347
Public order185
Anti-social behaviour159
Other theft155

school Local Schools

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E P Collier Primary School

Good340 pupils0.4 km
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Civitas Academy

Good350 pupils0.5 km
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Oxford Road Community School

Good249 pupils0.9 km
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Thameside Primary School

Good393 pupils0.9 km
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Coley Primary School

Good257 pupils1.0 km
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Katesgrove Primary School

Good679 pupils1.0 km
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Kendrick School

Outstanding830 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

101 nearby
  • Smiths Newsagency1.0 km
  • American Candy0.7 km
  • Holland & Barrett at The Oracle0.6 km
  • Manor Farm Eggs0.5 km
  • Real Japan0.5 km
  • + 96 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

57 nearby
  • Calico Bar & Eatery0.8 km
  • Escape Hunt0.6 km
  • Oakford Social Club0.4 km
  • Revolution0.3 km
  • The Monks Retreat0.4 km
  • + 52 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

164 nearby
  • Browns Bar & Brasserie at The Oracle0.6 km
  • Pizza Express at The Oracle0.6 km
  • The London Street Brasserie0.6 km
  • Bill's0.4 km
  • Bolan Thai Restaurant at Kings Walk0.6 km
  • + 159 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

61 nearby
  • Paya0.9 km
  • Yogoo! Natural Frozen Yogurt0.6 km
  • KFC at Forbury Retail Park0.9 km
  • Auntie Anne's Pretzels at The Oracle0.6 km
  • Doughnut Time0.6 km
  • + 56 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

18 nearby
  • Hotel Ibis Reading Centre0.3 km
  • Novotel0.3 km
  • Easy Hotel0.5 km
  • Belle Vue House Hotel0.9 km
  • Bow Guest House0.7 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

14 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Iceland0.4 km
  • Nisa0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Greyfriars Road0.0 km
  • South West Interchange0.1 km
  • South West Interchange0.1 km
  • Greyfriars Road0.2 km
  • Friar Street0.2 km