RG1 1NX is an active urban area on Tanfields, 0.5km from Reading in Reading. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Reading East constituency.
For renters and young professionals, RG1 1NX 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 (304 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £290k, up 24.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RG1 1NX are sourced from Output Area E00174512 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TANFIELDS, RG1 1NX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TANFIELDS, RG1 1NX.
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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
81% of homes in RG1 1NX 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 24.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG1 1NX. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 290,000
4 sales · Mean £ 284,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near RG1 1NX are high at 304 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
Civitas Academy
E P Collier Primary School
Oxford Road Community School
Coley Primary School
Katesgrove Primary School
Thameside Primary School
All Saints Junior School
All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
99 nearby- American Candy0.7 km
- Holland & Barrett at The Oracle0.6 km
- Manor Farm Eggs0.6 km
- Real Japan0.6 km
- Friars Convenience Store0.3 km
- + 94 more
Pub, NightClub
53 nearby- Calico Bar & Eatery0.8 km
- Escape Hunt0.6 km
- Oakford Social Club0.4 km
- Revolution0.4 km
- The Monks Retreat0.4 km
- + 48 more
Restaurant, Cafe
161 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
- + 156 more
Takeaway Shop
58 nearby- Paya0.9 km
- Yogoo! Natural Frozen Yogurt0.6 km
- KFC at Forbury Retail Park1.0 km
- Auntie Anne's Pretzels at The Oracle0.6 km
- Doughnut Time0.6 km
- + 53 more
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 House0.5 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- Lidl1.0 km
- Nisa0.7 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reading Station0.4 km
- Reading0.5 km
- Reading West0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Greyfriars Road0.1 km
- Friar Street0.1 km
- Greyfriars Road0.2 km
- Friar Street0.2 km
- West Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG11NX · Data under Open Government Licence