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Local Housing, Amenity, and Demographics Data For RG12BL, reading

Summary

Sale Value Average is: £281,204

Average Price For Property Types
Terraced:
£302,096
Flat:
£254,194
Semi-Detatched:
£392,285
Detatched:
£460,328
Average Rental Price For Property Types
Room:
1
£572
Studio:
1
£769
One Bedroom:
1
£1,001
Two Bedrooms:
2
£1,243
Three Bedrooms:
3
£1,414
Four or More Bedrooms:
4
£1,949
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Making The Most Of Postcode Data Insights For RG12BL

Whether you're contemplating a move or simply want a better understanding of your current neighborhood, researching local data is a smart move.

Knowing average house prices and rental rates ensures you're making informed financial decisions. Understanding transport links saves time and frustration by revealing the best ways to get around. Crime statistics help you make safety-conscious choices, while insights into schools, amenities, and community life let you assess if the area truly matches your needs and lifestyle.

All this knowledge empowers you to either confidently make the move to somewhere new or gain a deeper appreciation for where you live.

RG12BL has had 100 transactions since the start of 2023. This is above the average sale count for the past year for postcodes across the UK. This points to a hot property market where there is both a lot of demand and a lot of sales going on. This means it might be worth holding off if a property in the area isnt perfect as you may find that a more suitable property swiftly comes to market.

Be aware though that the high demand that is implied by high sales could drive prices up and so you need to be careful to time the market correctly to not end up spending more than you intended. View our trend data for prices to get a better view into how quickly prices are rising in this market.

Trends

Trend data for RG12BL. Can give insight into potential future changes in house prices and can maybe help you snap up a bargain

Average Yearly Change In Prices

2.5%

Average using data from last 14 years

House Sales In Nearby Area

Demographic Data for RG12BL

Average Income

Average income data for an area is useful for giving an insight on earning potential after a move.

Average Income for RG12BL

£66,300

per year

Local Amenities in RG12BL

Availability of local amenities in an area can have a big impact on both the value of homes in the area as well as the quality of life for people who live there. Below you can find details on nearby points of interest in RG12BL

Local Schools

Often the quality of schools in the local area are a driving motivator for families with children to make a move.

School Name
The Abbey School Reading
Type
other
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
Yes
Ofsted Rating
unknown
Distance 517m
School Name
Katesgrove Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 561m
School Name
Kendrick School
Type
secondary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
Yes
Ofsted Rating
outstanding
Distance 647m
School Name
New Christ Church Church of England Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 777m
School Name
Trinity Christian School
Type
other
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
unknown
Distance 836m
School Name
The Deenway Montessori School
Type
other
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
requires improvement
Distance 1092m
School Name
Coley Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 1148m
School Name
Reading School
Type
secondary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
Yes
Ofsted Rating
outstanding
Distance 1438m
School Name
Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading
Type
other
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
Yes
Ofsted Rating
unknown
Distance 1460m
School Name
The Palmer Primary Academy
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 1766m
School Name
OneSchool Global Reading Senior Campus
Type
other
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
Yes
Ofsted Rating
unknown
Distance 1874m
School Name
St John's Church of England Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 1953m
School Name
Redlands Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
requires improvement
Distance 2092m
School Name
St Joseph's College
Type
other
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
Yes
Ofsted Rating
unknown
Distance 2128m
School Name
Reading Girls' School
Type
secondary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 2183m
School Name
New Town Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 2422m
School Name
All Saints Junior School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
outstanding
Distance 2487m
School Name
All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 2487m
School Name
Civitas Academy
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 2514m
School Name
University of Reading
Type
other
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 2619m

Local Train Stations

Nearby train station are hugely beneficial in staying connected and simplifying commutes. The nearest station is 22 minutes walk away from RG12BL

Station NameDistance To Station
Reading Rail Station1863m
Reading Rail Station1979m
Reading West Rail Station2863m

Local Supermarkets

Nearby retail locations can make life far more convenient. There are 8 stores in a 5km radius of RG12BL

Brand

Store Name

Distance To Store

Tesco Express
Tesco Crown St Express
438m
Tesco Express
Tesco Reading Whitley St Express
595m
Marks and Spencer Hospital
M&S Royal Berkshire Hosp SF
1149m
Tesco Express
Tesco Reading Market Place Express
1336m
Sainsburys
Sainsburys Broad St
1376m
Makro
Makro Reading
1396m
Spar
Spar - Euro Garages - Berkley
1398m
The Food Warehouse
Iceland Reading Link Food Warehouse
1399m

Local Banking

Many banks have started to close branches but they are still often valuable resources to have local. There are 2 bank branches in a 5km radius of RG12BL

Bank

Branch Name

Distance To Branch

NatWest
Reading Oracle
1096m
Coutts
Reading
1314m

Uses data from: https://www.getthedata.com https://www.ons.gov.uk https://www.gov.scot