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RG1

READING

Berkshire, South East, England

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RG1 is the postcode district for READING, located in Berkshire, South East.

Avg price £415,144
1yr change ▲ 1.9%
Crime 198% above avg
Schools 2 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£415,144

▲ 1.9% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

45% above national avg

Crime Rate

242.2/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

198% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

22 schools

Broadband Speed

363 Mbps

Property Prices in RG1

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in RG1 is £415,144, which is 29% below the Berkshire average of £585,928.

Properties in RG1 cost 44.6% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in RG1 have risen 1.9% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £636,215 66
Semi-detached £488,520 181
Terraced £352,969 821
Flat £259,191 1053
All types £415,144 2234

5-Year Price History

£412K £413K £415K £417K £419K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in RG1

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 242.2 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, RG1 has a crime rate significantly 198% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
81.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
8.8 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
12.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
24.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
72.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in RG1

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

RG1 has 22 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Coley Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
E P Collier Primary School Primary Good mi
Oxford Road Community School Primary Not inspected mi
Redlands Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Katesgrove Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

2

Outstanding

3

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

187,200

Population

62

Median Age

40%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
40.0%
Private rent
13.0%
Social rent
8.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in RG1 are 363.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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363.0 Mbps

Avg Download

65.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

91%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in RG1 is collected by Reading Council. The Band D rate is £2,353/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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RG1 — READING

Area Summary

RG1 (READING) offers above-average property prices (£415,144, 45% above national average), higher-than-average crime (198% above national average), strong school provision (2 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (363 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about RG1 READING

What is the average house price in RG1 READING?
The average house price in RG1 (READING) is £415,144, based on 2234 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 45% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 1.9% over the past year.
Is RG1 READING a safe area to live?
Crime in RG1 is above the national average (242.2 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (81.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (24.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of RG1 READING?
The population of RG1 (READING) is approximately 187,200 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 40% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 8% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in RG1?
The average broadband download speed in RG1 is 363 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 91%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in RG1 READING?
There are 22 schools in or near RG1. 23% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 2 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

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