Reading RG12 8 area guide
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Is Reading RG12 8 a good place to live?
In Reading (RG12 8), recorded crime is about the national average, homes sell for around £733,403 on average, there are 4 schools in the area (3 of 3 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- C Safetycrime 1% below average
- A Schools100% Good/Outstanding
- E Floodhigh risk
- How we grade →
Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£733,403
Population
19,303
Recorded crime
265.0
Schools
4
Broadband
97%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Reading RG12 8
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Reading RG12 8 is rated high. Around 0.2% of properties (14 of 5,706) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 5 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual average (mean) sold price in RG12 8, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (42 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in RG12 8 (May 24–Apr 26, average 65/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 37
- One-person households
- 24%
- Households with children
- 36%
- Households
- 7,503
Owned 63% · Social rent 18% · Private rent 15%
Census 2021 (ONS), for RG12 8.
Browse postcodes
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Reading RG12 8: frequently asked questions
Is Reading RG12 8 a good place to live?
In Reading (RG12 8), recorded crime is about the national average, homes sell for around £733,403 on average, there are 4 schools in the area (3 of 3 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Reading RG12 8?
Recorded crime in Reading RG12 8 runs at 265.0 per 1,000 properties, 1% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Reading RG12 8 safe?
Crime in Reading RG12 8 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Reading RG12 8 runs at 265.0 per 1,000 properties, 1% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Reading RG12 8?
Homes in Reading RG12 8 sell for around £733,403 on average, based on 204 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Reading RG12 8 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Reading RG12 8 is rated high. Around 0.2% of properties (14 of 5,706) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 5 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Reading RG12 8?
There are 4 schools in Reading RG12 8 (3 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Reading RG12 8 any good?
Of the 3 Ofsted-rated schools in Reading RG12 8, 3 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Reading RG12 8 a deprived area?
Reading RG12 8 sits in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).