RG1 1NU is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.5km from Reading in Reading. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Reading East constituency.
For renters and young professionals, RG1 1NU offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Outside of residential hours, business quarters in major regional cities. At 31 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 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 (316 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for RG1 1NU are sourced from Output Area E00174484 (shared with 245 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RG1 1NU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RG1 1NU.
554
31
£ 0 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG1 1NU 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
85% of homes in RG1 1NU 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG1 1NU. 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
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 1NU are high at 316 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
Coley Primary School
Thameside Primary School
Katesgrove Primary School
Kendrick School
All Saints Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
99 nearby- American Candy0.6 km
- Holland & Barrett at The Oracle0.6 km
- Manor Farm Eggs0.5 km
- Real Japan0.5 km
- Friars Convenience Store0.3 km
- + 94 more
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, Cafe
162 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
- + 157 more
Takeaway Shop
58 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
- + 53 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
18 nearby- Hotel Ibis Reading Centre0.2 km
- Novotel0.2 km
- Easy Hotel0.6 km
- Belle Vue House Hotel0.9 km
- Bow Guest House0.6 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- Nisa0.6 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reading Station0.3 km
- Reading0.4 km
- Reading West1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Greyfriars Road0.1 km
- Greyfriars Road0.1 km
- South West Interchange0.1 km
- Friar Street0.1 km
- Friar Street0.1 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: RG11NU · Data under Open Government Licence