Postcode sector · RG27 9

Reading RG27 9 area guide

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Is Reading RG27 9 a good place to live?

In Reading (RG27 9), recorded crime is 66% below the national average, homes sell for around £476,206 on average, there are 4 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 9/10, 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
£476,206
from 172 sales
Population
13,547
Deprivation decile 9/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
90.3
per 1,000 · -66% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
4
3 primary · 0 secondary
Broadband
80%
gigabit-ready · 92% superfast
Flood risk
High
2.6% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Reading RG27 9

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Reading RG27 9 is rated high. Around 2.6% of properties (141 of 5,484) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 131 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 RG27 9, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (47 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 RG27 9 (May 24–Apr 26, average 40/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 44
One-person households: 24%
Households with children: 31%
Households: 5,345

Owned 76% · Social rent 8% · Private rent 12%

Census 2021 (ONS), for RG27 9.

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Reading RG27 9: frequently asked questions

Is Reading RG27 9 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Reading RG27 9?

Recorded crime in Reading RG27 9 runs at 90.3 per 1,000 properties, 66% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Reading RG27 9 safe?

Crime in Reading RG27 9 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Reading RG27 9 runs at 90.3 per 1,000 properties, 66% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Reading RG27 9?

Homes in Reading RG27 9 sell for around £476,206 on average, based on 172 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Reading RG27 9 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Reading RG27 9 is rated high. Around 2.6% of properties (141 of 5,484) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 131 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Reading RG27 9?

There are 4 schools in Reading RG27 9 (3 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Reading RG27 9 a deprived area?

Reading RG27 9 sits in deprivation decile 9 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).