Reading RG21 area guide
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Is Reading RG21 a good place to live?
In Reading (RG21), recorded crime is 119% above the national average, homes sell for around £354,344 on average, there are 16 schools in the area (8 of 9 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 119% above average
- A Schools89% Good/Outstanding
- E Floodhigh risk
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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
£354,344
Population
32,989
Recorded crime
500.0
Schools
16
Broadband
81%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Reading RG21
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Reading RG21 is rated high. Around 6.0% of properties (961 of 16,050) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 567 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 sold price in RG21, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (109 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in RG21 (May 24–Apr 26, average 381/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 37
- One-person households
- 33%
- Households with children
- 27%
- Households
- 14,028
Owned 50% · Social rent 22% · Private rent 26%
Census 2021 (ONS), for RG21.
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Reading RG21: frequently asked questions
Is Reading RG21 a good place to live?
In Reading (RG21), recorded crime is 119% above the national average, homes sell for around £354,344 on average, there are 16 schools in the area (8 of 9 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Reading RG21?
Recorded crime in Reading RG21 runs at 500.0 per 1,000 properties, 119% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Reading RG21 safe?
Crime in Reading RG21 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Reading RG21 runs at 500.0 per 1,000 properties, 119% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Reading RG21?
Homes in Reading RG21 sell for around £354,344 on average, based on 472 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Reading RG21 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Reading RG21 is rated high. Around 6.0% of properties (961 of 16,050) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 567 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Reading RG21?
There are 16 schools in Reading RG21 (9 primary, 3 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Reading RG21 any good?
Of the 9 Ofsted-rated schools in Reading RG21, 8 (89%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Reading RG21 a deprived area?
Reading RG21 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).