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.
GREYFRIARS ROAD, RG1 1NP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREYFRIARS ROAD, RG1 1NP.
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31
£ 0 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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 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.
school Local Schools
E P Collier Primary School
Civitas Academy
Oxford Road Community School
Thameside Primary School
Coley Primary School
Katesgrove Primary School
Kendrick School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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, 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
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
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Postcode Profile: RG11NP · Data under Open Government Licence