Reading RG42 area guide
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Is Reading RG42 a good place to live?
In Reading (RG42), recorded crime is 36% below the national average, homes sell for around £528,774 on average, there are 12 schools in the area (2 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), 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).
- B Safetycrime 36% 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
£528,774
Population
44,934
Recorded crime
145.2
Schools
12
Broadband
96%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Reading RG42
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Reading RG42 is rated high. Around 3.5% of properties (530 of 15,150) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 177 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 RG42, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (94 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 RG42 (May 24–Apr 26, average 137/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 41
- One-person households
- 26%
- Households with children
- 31%
- Households
- 17,689
Owned 70% · Social rent 13% · Private rent 16%
Census 2021 (ONS), for RG42.
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Reading RG42: frequently asked questions
Is Reading RG42 a good place to live?
In Reading (RG42), recorded crime is 36% below the national average, homes sell for around £528,774 on average, there are 12 schools in the area (2 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), 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).
What is the crime rate in Reading RG42?
Recorded crime in Reading RG42 runs at 145.2 per 1,000 properties, 36% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Reading RG42 safe?
Crime in Reading RG42 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Reading RG42 runs at 145.2 per 1,000 properties, 36% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Reading RG42?
Homes in Reading RG42 sell for around £528,774 on average, based on 575 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Reading RG42 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Reading RG42 is rated high. Around 3.5% of properties (530 of 15,150) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 177 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Reading RG42?
There are 12 schools in Reading RG42 (7 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Reading RG42 any good?
Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Reading RG42, 2 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Reading RG42 a deprived area?
Reading RG42 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).