Postcode sector · RG24 9

Reading RG24 9 area guide

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Is Reading RG24 9 a good place to live?

In Reading (RG24 9), recorded crime is 18% below the national average, homes sell for around £333,652 on average, there are 9 schools in the area, 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).

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
£333,652
from 286 sales
Population
26,390
Deprivation decile 6/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
219.5
per 1,000 · -18% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
9
6 primary · 1 secondary
Broadband
80%
gigabit-ready · 99% superfast
Flood risk
High
0.0% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Reading RG24 9

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Reading RG24 9 is rated high. Around 0.0% of properties (5 of 10,325) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 4 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 RG24 9, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (87 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 RG24 9 (May 24–Apr 26, average 63/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 34
One-person households: 25%
Households with children: 37%
Households: 9,945

Owned 53% · Social rent 27% · Private rent 16%

Census 2021 (ONS), for RG24 9.

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Reading RG24 9: frequently asked questions

Is Reading RG24 9 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Reading RG24 9?

Recorded crime in Reading RG24 9 runs at 219.5 per 1,000 properties, 18% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Reading RG24 9 safe?

Crime in Reading RG24 9 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Reading RG24 9 runs at 219.5 per 1,000 properties, 18% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Reading RG24 9?

Homes in Reading RG24 9 sell for around £333,652 on average, based on 286 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Reading RG24 9 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Reading RG24 9 is rated high. Around 0.0% of properties (5 of 10,325) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 4 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Reading RG24 9?

There are 9 schools in Reading RG24 9 (6 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Reading RG24 9 a deprived area?

Reading RG24 9 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).