RG1 1JX is a lively urban neighbourhood on Station Road, 0.4km from Reading in Reading. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Reading East constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — business quarters in major regional cities. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 85% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 52% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Reading.
Safety: Crime rates are high (513 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for RG1 1JX are sourced from Output Area E00174484 (shared with 245 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STATION ROAD, RG1 1JX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STATION ROAD, RG1 1JX.
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31
£ 0 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG1 1JX represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
At 85% private renter occupancy, RG1 1JX is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG1 1JX. The average age is 31.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 1JX are high at 513 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
Kendrick School
Katesgrove Primary School
Coley Primary School
Thameside Primary School
Oxford Road Community School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
99 nearby- American Candy0.5 km
- Holland & Barrett at The Oracle0.4 km
- Manor Farm Eggs0.2 km
- Real Japan0.2 km
- Friars Convenience Store0.1 km
- + 94 more
Pub, NightClub
52 nearby- Calico Bar & Eatery0.6 km
- Escape Hunt0.3 km
- Oakford Social Club0.1 km
- Revolution0.0 km
- The Monks Retreat0.1 km
- + 47 more
Restaurant, Cafe
167 nearby- Browns Bar & Brasserie at The Oracle0.4 km
- Pizza Express at The Oracle0.4 km
- The London Street Brasserie0.4 km
- Eurest At AWE Burghfield0.8 km
- Bill's0.3 km
- + 162 more
Takeaway Shop
57 nearby- Paya0.7 km
- Yogoo! Natural Frozen Yogurt0.4 km
- KFC at Forbury Retail Park0.6 km
- Auntie Anne's Pretzels at The Oracle0.4 km
- Doughnut Time0.4 km
- + 52 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
17 nearby- Hotel Ibis Reading Centre0.1 km
- Novotel0.1 km
- Easy Hotel0.7 km
- Bow Guest House0.8 km
- Crown Lodge Guest House0.8 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Iceland0.4 km
- Nisa0.7 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reading Station0.2 km
- Reading0.4 km
- Reading West1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Station Road0.0 km
- Station Road0.0 km
- Station Road0.1 km
- Blagrave Street0.1 km
- Friar Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: RG11JX · Data under Open Government Licence