Living in RG1, Reading
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around RG1 in Reading. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Reading: £361,243, up 0.9% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South East average is £380,380.
What actually sold around RG1
102 recorded home sales on the streets around central RG1 in the last 2 years, with a median of £255,000 and a range from £77,158 to £850,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLAT 11 15 EAST STREET, RG1 4FF | flat-maisonette | £155,000 | 2026-06-12 |
| 65 QUADRANT COURT JUBILEE SQUARE, RG1 2GU | flat-maisonette | £243,000 | 2026-06-04 |
| 12 PLATINUM APARTMENTS, 32 SILVER STREET, RG1 2SJ | flat-maisonette | £222,500 | 2026-06-01 |
| 40 QUADRANT COURT JUBILEE SQUARE, RG1 2GW | flat-maisonette | £174,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| FLAT 3 EXCEL HOUSE, 11A ST GILES CLOSE, RG1 2BX | flat-maisonette | £230,000 | 2026-05-13 |
| FLAT 3 3 NEWARK STREET, RG1 2SR | flat-maisonette | £300,000 | 2026-05-13 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
61 schools within 3 miles , of which 89% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kendrick School | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.2 mi |
| Reading School | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.7 mi |
| New Christ Church Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| The Palmer Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| E P Collier Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
37 state primary and 10 state secondary schools within range, plus 9 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
9 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Caversham Preparatory School, Crosfields School, Leighton Park School, OneSchool Global Reading Senior Campus, Queen Anne's School, Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading and others.
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
Universities
1 higher education institution within 3 miles: University of Reading.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 34.8% |
| Associate professional and technical | 15.1% |
| Elementary occupations | 11.5% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 8.9% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 8.5% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
853 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central RG1 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Reading's figures.
Common questions about RG1
What is the average house price in RG1?
The average sold price in Reading is £361,243 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in RG1?
Prices in Reading are up 0.9% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in RG1?
The median of 102 recorded sales around central RG1 in the last 2 years is £255,000, ranging from £77,158 to £850,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in RG1?
61 schools sit within 3 miles of central RG1, and 89% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in RG1?
853 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central RG1 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is RG1 at risk of flooding?
Central RG1 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is RG1 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 89% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £255,000; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 853 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is RG1 safe?
853 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central RG1 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? RG1 or RG30, RG1 or RG6, RG1 or RG4.
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