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RG7

READING

Berkshire, South East, England

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RG7 is the postcode district for READING, located in Berkshire, South East.

Avg price £613,484
1yr change ▼ 10.2%
Crime 86% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£613,484

▼ 10.2% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

114% above national avg

Crime Rate

11.7/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

86% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

25 schools

Broadband Speed

314 Mbps

Property Prices in RG7

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in RG7 is £613,484, broadly in line with the Berkshire average of £585,928.

Properties in RG7 cost 113.8% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in RG7 have fallen 10.2% 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 £730,957 529
Semi-detached £456,308 387
Terraced £356,627 234
Flat £248,836 204
All types £613,484 1457

5-Year Price History

£583K £600K £616K £633K £649K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in RG7

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

With 11.7 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, RG7 has a crime rate well 86% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
4.0 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
2.7 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
1.4 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in RG7

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

RG7 has 25 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Beenham Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Garland Junior School Primary Not inspected mi
Mrs Bland's Infant School Primary Not inspected mi
Aldermaston C.E. Primary School Primary Good mi
Brimpton C.E. Primary School Primary Good mi

0

Outstanding

3

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

103,162

Population

62

Median Age

38%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
38.0%
Private rent
11.0%
Social rent
9.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in RG7 are 314.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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314.0 Mbps

Avg Download

57.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

94%

Superfast Coverage

78%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in RG7 is collected by Hart. The Band D rate is £2,079/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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RG7 — READING

Area Summary

RG7 (READING) offers above-average property prices (£613,484, 114% above national average), low crime (86% below national average), 25 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (314 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about RG7 READING

What is the average house price in RG7 READING?
The average house price in RG7 (READING) is £613,484, based on 1457 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 114% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 10.2% over the past year.
Is RG7 READING a safe area to live?
Crime in RG7 is significantly below the national average (11.7 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (4.0 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (2.7 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of RG7 READING?
The population of RG7 (READING) is approximately 103,162 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 38% of homes are owner-occupied, 11% are privately rented, and 9% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in RG7?
The average broadband download speed in RG7 is 314 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 94% of premises, ultrafast to 78%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in RG7 READING?
There are 25 schools in or near RG7. 12% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

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