Reading RG17 8 area guide
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Is Reading RG17 8 a good place to live?
In Reading (RG17 8), recorded crime is 62% below the national average, homes sell for around £445,195 on average, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
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
£445,195
Population
6,783
Recorded crime
102.8
Broadband
76%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Reading RG17 8
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Reading RG17 8 is rated high. Around 4.1% of properties (83 of 2,030) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 44 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 RG17 8, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (13 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 RG17 8 (May 24–Apr 26, average 17/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 48
- One-person households
- 28%
- Households with children
- 25%
- Households
- 2,941
Owned 62% · Social rent 17% · Private rent 20%
Census 2021 (ONS), for RG17 8.
Browse postcodes
- RG17 8AA
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Reading RG17 8: frequently asked questions
Is Reading RG17 8 a good place to live?
In Reading (RG17 8), recorded crime is 62% below the national average, homes sell for around £445,195 on average, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Reading RG17 8?
Recorded crime in Reading RG17 8 runs at 102.8 per 1,000 properties, 62% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Reading RG17 8 safe?
Crime in Reading RG17 8 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Reading RG17 8 runs at 102.8 per 1,000 properties, 62% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Reading RG17 8?
Homes in Reading RG17 8 sell for around £445,195 on average, based on 45 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Reading RG17 8 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Reading RG17 8 is rated high. Around 4.1% of properties (83 of 2,030) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 44 are at significant risk.
Is Reading RG17 8 a deprived area?
Reading RG17 8 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).