Postcode sector · RG40 1

Reading RG40 1 area guide

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Is Reading RG40 1 a good place to live?

In Reading (RG40 1), recorded crime is 66% below the national average, homes sell for around £459,148 on average, there are 7 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, 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
£459,148
from 207 sales
Population
19,768
Deprivation decile 8/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
89.8
per 1,000 · -66% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
7
3 primary · 1 secondary
Broadband
92%
gigabit-ready · 98% superfast
Flood risk
None
rivers & sea

Flood risk in Reading RG40 1

Reading RG40 1 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~5,583 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

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 RG40 1, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (34 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 RG40 1 (May 24–Apr 26, average 49/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 40
One-person households: 30%
Households with children: 31%
Households: 8,238

Owned 66% · Social rent 14% · Private rent 17%

Census 2021 (ONS), for RG40 1.

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Reading RG40 1: frequently asked questions

Is Reading RG40 1 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Reading RG40 1?

Recorded crime in Reading RG40 1 runs at 89.8 per 1,000 properties, 66% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Reading RG40 1 safe?

Crime in Reading RG40 1 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Reading RG40 1 runs at 89.8 per 1,000 properties, 66% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Reading RG40 1?

Homes in Reading RG40 1 sell for around £459,148 on average, based on 207 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Reading RG40 1 at risk of flooding?

Reading RG40 1 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~5,583 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

How many schools are there in Reading RG40 1?

There are 7 schools in Reading RG40 1 (3 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Reading RG40 1 a deprived area?

Reading RG40 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).