Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

SACKVILLE STREET, RG1 1NT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SACKVILLE STREET, RG1 1NT.

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Population

210

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

56%

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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2/10
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10/10
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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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6/10
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Area Character

81% of homes in RG1 1NT 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. Property prices are trending up 6.7% year-on-year.

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

RG1 1NT is an active urban area on Sackville Street, 0.4km from Reading in Reading. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Reading East constituency.

For renters and young professionals, RG1 1NT offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 81% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Reading. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (310 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £384k, up 6.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RG1 1NT are sourced from Output Area E00174512 (shared with 19 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 1NT. The average age is 33.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British36.5%
Asian / British Asian38.4%
Black / African / Caribbean10.4%
Other / Mixed14.7%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 47%
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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 375,000

9 sales · Mean £ 360,138

Semi-Detached

£ 379,300

1 sales · Mean £ 379,300

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

Crime rates near RG1 1NT are high at 310 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 offences709
Shoplifting394
Public order233
Other theft179
Anti-social behaviour163

school Local Schools

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Civitas Academy

Good350 pupils0.5 km
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E P Collier Primary School

Good340 pupils0.5 km
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Oxford Road Community School

Good249 pupils0.8 km
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Coley Primary School

Good257 pupils0.8 km
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Katesgrove Primary School

Good679 pupils0.9 km
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Kendrick School

Outstanding830 pupils1.0 km
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Thameside Primary School

Good393 pupils1.0 km
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All Saints Junior School

Outstanding96 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

99 nearby
  • American Candy0.6 km
  • Holland & Barrett at The Oracle0.5 km
  • Manor Farm Eggs0.5 km
  • Real Japan0.5 km
  • Friars Convenience Store0.3 km
  • + 94 more
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Pub, NightClub

54 nearby
  • Calico Bar & Eatery0.8 km
  • Escape Hunt0.6 km
  • Oakford Social Club0.4 km
  • Revolution0.3 km
  • The Monks Retreat0.4 km
  • + 49 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

162 nearby
  • Browns Bar & Brasserie at The Oracle0.5 km
  • Pizza Express at The Oracle0.5 km
  • The London Street Brasserie0.5 km
  • Bill's0.3 km
  • Bolan Thai Restaurant at Kings Walk0.6 km
  • + 157 more
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Takeaway Shop

58 nearby
  • Paya0.9 km
  • Yogoo! Natural Frozen Yogurt0.5 km
  • KFC at Forbury Retail Park0.9 km
  • Auntie Anne's Pretzels at The Oracle0.5 km
  • Doughnut Time0.5 km
  • + 53 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

18 nearby
  • Hotel Ibis Reading Centre0.3 km
  • Novotel0.3 km
  • Easy Hotel0.6 km
  • Belle Vue House Hotel0.8 km
  • Bow Guest House0.6 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

15 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Iceland0.2 km
  • Nisa0.7 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • + 10 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Reading Station0.4 km
  • Reading0.4 km
  • Reading West1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Greyfriars Road0.1 km
  • Friar Street0.1 km
  • Friar Street0.1 km
  • West Street0.1 km
  • Friar Street0.1 km