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The RG1 postcode district is a postal district located in the RG Reading postcode area with a population of 49,233 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census.
RG1 is the postal district for central Reading in Berkshire, defined by its picturesque natural surroundings and bustling urban centre.
The northern boundary of RG1 is marked by the stunning River Thames, which transforms annually with the excitement of the world-famous Reading Festival. The riverfront, including Caversham Bridge and Fry's Island, offers both tranquillity and vibrant cultural experiences.
The western edge of RG1 is delineated by the railway lines towards Newbury and Basingstoke, featuring Reading West Station. To the south, landmarks like Coley Water Meadows and the Holy Brook define the area, extending north to the Winnersh and Wokingham railway line.
At the core of RG1 is Reading's commercial heart, highlighted by the famous Oracle Shopping Complex along the River Kennet. Broad Street and Friar Street are bustling with shops, restaurants, and bars, including the Broad Street Mall.
For entertainment, The Hexagon is RG1's go-to venue for shows. Music enthusiasts can explore venues like Sub89 on Friar Street and the renowned Purple Turtle near Reading Minster.
The RG1 district hosts the Reading Borough Council at the Reading Civic Centre, playing a pivotal role in the area's governance and community services.
History buffs must visit the Reading Museum located in the stunning Town Hall Building, showcasing Reading's rich history, including a replica of the Bayeux Tapestry and Roman exhibits. The Abbey Ruins and Reading Jail, linked to Oscar Wilde, add historical depth to RG1.
RG1 also boasts the Museum of Rural Life and features Banksy's 'Create Escape' at Reading Jail, blending art with the area's historical narrative. The Royal Berkshire Hospital adds to the architectural grandeur of the district.
Reading Station, RG1's transport hub, is a modern nexus offering cross-country services to London, the North of England, and the West Country, connecting RG1 with the rest of the UK.
RG1 in Reading, Berkshire, is a dynamic blend of historical significance, cultural vibrancy, and modern urban development, making it a unique and appealing area.
The area of the RG1 postcode district is 3.30 square miles which is 8.56 square kilometres or 2,115.08 acres.
Currently, the RG1 district has about 1220 postcode units spread across 34 geographic postcode sectors.
Given that each sector allows for 400 unique postcode combinations, the district has a capacity of 13,600 postcodes. With 1220 postcodes already in use, this leaves 12380 units available.
The RG1 postal code covers the settlement of READING.
The RG1 Postcode shares a border with RG2 (READING, Shinfield, Arborfield Green), RG30 (READING, Tilehurst, Burghfield), RG4 (Caversham, Emmer Green, Sonning Common) and RG6 (Earley, Lower Earley, READING).
The primary settlement in the RG1 postcode district is Reading, located in the county of Berkshire, England. Reading is also the name of the Post Town.
For the district RG1, we have data on 9 postcode sectors. Here's a breakdown: The sector RG1 1, covers Reading in Berkshire. The sector RG1 2, covers Reading in Berkshire. The sector RG1 3, covers Reading in Berkshire. The sector RG1 4, covers Reading in Berkshire. The sector RG1 5, covers Reading in Berkshire. The sector RG1 6, covers Reading in Berkshire. The sector RG1 7, covers Reading in Berkshire. The sector RG1 8, covers Reading in Berkshire. The sector RG1 9 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
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When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, for a breakdown in the RG1 District: the district mostly encompasses the Reading (B) area with a total of 1254 postcodes.
Date | Price | Address |
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27/10/2023 | £535,000 | De Montfort Road, Reading, RG1 8DL |
09/10/2023 | £280,000 | Alpine Street, Reading, RG1 2QA |
06/10/2023 | £355,000 | Donnington Road, Reading, RG1 5ND |
06/10/2023 | £280,000 | Silver Street, Reading, RG1 2SU |
05/10/2023 | £482,960 | Caversham Road, Reading, RG1 8BB |
28/09/2023 | £295,000 | Granby Gardens, Reading, RG1 5RT |
20/09/2023 | £230,000 | Stratheden Place, Reading, RG1 7BH |
15/09/2023 | £245,000 | Bath Road, Reading, RG1 6NG |
13/09/2023 | £250,000 | London Road, Reading, RG1 5BG |
11/09/2023 | £475,000 | Southampton Street, Reading, RG1 2BL |
The RG1 postcode district is located in the town of Reading. It is close to several nearby towns such as Henley-on-Thames (6.4 miles to the northeast), Wokingham (7 miles to the southeast), Bracknell (10.1 miles to the east), Tadley (10.3 miles to the southwest), and Hook (11.8 miles to the south). Additionally, the RG1 district is approximately 36.7 miles away from the center of London.
The district is within the post town of READING.
The sector has postcodes within the nation of England.
The RG1 Postcode District is in the Berkshire region of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire within the South East (England).
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Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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06:00 to 09:00 | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 8.00% | S 9 mph | |
09:00 to 12:00 | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 7.00% | S 13 mph | |
12:00 to 15:00 | Overcast | 18.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 9.00% | SSE 13 mph | |
15:00 to 18:00 | Overcast | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 15.00% | SSE 13 mph | |
18:00 to 21:00 | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 51.00% | SSE 11 mph | |
21:00 to 00:00 | Heavy rain | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 89.00% | SE 9 mph |
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Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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00:00 to 03:00 | Heavy rain | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 83.00% | SE 9 mph | |
03:00 to 06:00 | Heavy rain | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 90.00% | SSE 7 mph | |
06:00 to 09:00 | Light rain | 13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 83.00% | SSE 7 mph | |
09:00 to 12:00 | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 17.00% | SSE 9 mph | |
12:00 to 15:00 | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 13.00% | SSE 11 mph | |
15:00 to 18:00 | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 11.00% | SSE 13 mph | |
18:00 to 21:00 | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 6.00% | SSE 11 mph | |
21:00 to 00:00 | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 5.00% | SE 9 mph |
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Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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00:00 to 03:00 | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 5.00% | SE 7 mph | |
03:00 to 06:00 | Partly cloudy (night) | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 4.00% | SE 4 mph | |
06:00 to 09:00 | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 6.00% | SE 7 mph | |
09:00 to 12:00 | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 9.00% | SE 9 mph | |
12:00 to 15:00 | Partly cloudy (day) | 18.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 5.00% | SSE 11 mph | |
15:00 to 18:00 | Sunny day | 18.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 3.00% | SSE 9 mph | |
18:00 to 21:00 | Sunny day | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 3.00% | SSE 7 mph | |
21:00 to 00:00 | Clear night | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 1.00% | SE 4 mph |
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Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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00:00 to 03:00 | Clear night | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 1.00% | ESE 4 mph | |
03:00 to 06:00 | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 1.00% | E 4 mph | |
06:00 to 09:00 | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 1.00% | E 2 mph | |
09:00 to 12:00 | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 10.00% | ESE 4 mph | |
12:00 to 15:00 | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 19.00% | SE 4 mph | |
15:00 to 18:00 | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 14.00% | SW 4 mph | |
18:00 to 21:00 | Light rain shower (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 32.00% | WSW 4 mph | |
21:00 to 00:00 | Partly cloudy (night) | 14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 4.00% | W 4 mph |
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Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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00:00 to 03:00 | Clear night | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 3.00% | W 4 mph | |
03:00 to 06:00 | Partly cloudy (night) | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 4.00% | WNW 4 mph | |
06:00 to 09:00 | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 9.00% | WNW 4 mph | |
09:00 to 12:00 | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 11.00% | WNW 7 mph | |
12:00 to 15:00 | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 15.00% | WNW 7 mph | |
15:00 to 18:00 | Heavy rain shower (day) | 19.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 53.00% | WNW 7 mph | |
18:00 to 21:00 | Light rain shower (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 36.00% | WNW 7 mph | |
21:00 to 00:00 | Partly cloudy (night) | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 6.00% | NW 7 mph |
Postcode Sector | Delivery Office |
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RG1 1 | Reading Delivery Office |
RG1 2 | Reading Delivery Office |
RG1 3 | Reading Delivery Office |
RG1 4 | Reading Delivery Office |
RG1 5 | Reading Delivery Office |
RG1 6 | Reading Delivery Office |
RG1 7 | Reading Delivery Office |
RG1 8 | Reading Delivery Office |
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R | G | 1 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
# Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
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£70 | £958 | £672 | |
1 | £425 | £3,315 | £1,216 |
2 | £1,150 | £4,835 | £1,912 |
3 | £1,400 | £5,995 | £2,666 |
4 | £1,750 | £3,000 | £2,085 |
6 | £2,700 | £3,000 | £2,925 |
7 | £2,975 | £2,975 | £2,975 |
# Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
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£93,000 | £2,250,000 | £437,545 | |
1 | £65,000 | £388,000 | £210,499 |
2 | £76,500 | £550,000 | £291,086 |
3 | £280,000 | £800,000 | £435,243 |
4 | £375,000 | £900,000 | £536,750 |
5 | £390,000 | £1,495,000 | £754,375 |
6 | £425,000 | £950,000 | £617,500 |
7 | £2,250,000 | £2,250,000 | £2,250,000 |
8 | £600,000 | £600,000 | £600,000 |
12 | £900,000 | £900,000 | £900,000 |
17 | £2,400,000 | £2,400,000 | £2,400,000 |
Logo | Name | Brand Name | Address | Contact Number | Total Properties |
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Reading | Chancellors | 46 Market Place, Reading, RG1 2DT | 0118 230 1565 | 33 | |
Reading | Winkworth | Blagrave House 17 Blagrave Street, Reading, RG1 1QB | 0118 230 5527 | 33 | |
Reading | Prospect Estate Agency | 24 King Street, Reading, RG1 2HE | 0118 230 6193 | 33 | |
Reading | Haslams Estate Agents | 159 Friar Street, Reading, RG1 1HE | 0118 230 1217 | 29 | |
Reading | Parkers Estate Agents | 25 - 26 Market Place Reading RG1 2DG | 0118 957 5455 | 29 |
Yearly House Price Averages for the RG1 Postcode District
Type of Property | 2018 Average | 2018 Sales | 2017 Average | 2017 Sales | 2016 Average | 2016 Sales | 2015 Average | 2015 Sales |
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Detached | £579,376 | 21 | £645,980 | 35 | £573,833 | 21 | £513,702 | 22 |
Semi-Detached | £449,896 | 64 | £417,794 | 56 | £432,462 | 49 | £430,877 | 61 |
Terraced | £315,836 | 254 | £310,860 | 255 | £317,007 | 301 | £285,617 | 378 |
Flats | £246,545 | 398 | £259,706 | 457 | £242,546 | 860 | £214,392 | 783 |