Postcode sector · RG29 1

Reading RG29 1 area guide

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Is Reading RG29 1 a good place to live?

In Reading (RG29 1), recorded crime is 86% below the national average, homes sell for around £660,977 on average, there are 5 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 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).

A Safetycrime 86% below average
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
£660,977
from 90 sales
Population
13,685
Deprivation decile 8/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
36.5
per 1,000 · -86% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
5
3 primary · 1 secondary
Broadband
45%
gigabit-ready · 91% superfast
Flood risk
High
1.7% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Reading RG29 1

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Reading RG29 1 is rated high. Around 1.7% of properties (69 of 4,068) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 26 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 RG29 1, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (21 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 RG29 1 (May 24–Apr 26, average 14/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 44
One-person households: 25%
Households with children: 29%
Households: 5,449

Owned 68% · Social rent 12% · Private rent 18%

Census 2021 (ONS), for RG29 1.

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Reading RG29 1: frequently asked questions

Is Reading RG29 1 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Reading RG29 1?

Recorded crime in Reading RG29 1 runs at 36.5 per 1,000 properties, 86% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Reading RG29 1 safe?

Crime in Reading RG29 1 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Reading RG29 1 runs at 36.5 per 1,000 properties, 86% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Reading RG29 1?

Homes in Reading RG29 1 sell for around £660,977 on average, based on 90 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Reading RG29 1 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Reading RG29 1 is rated high. Around 1.7% of properties (69 of 4,068) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 26 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Reading RG29 1?

There are 5 schools in Reading RG29 1 (3 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Reading RG29 1 a deprived area?

Reading RG29 1 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).