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Local Housing, Amenity, and Demographics Data For RG12GU, reading

Summary

Sale Value Average is: £278,177

Average Price For Property Types
Flat:
£251,759
Terraced:
£301,309
Semi-Detatched:
£399,492
Detatched:
£440,075
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 RG12GU

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.

RG12GU has had 92 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 RG12GU. Can give insight into potential future changes in house prices and can maybe help you snap up a bargain

Average Yearly Change In Prices

2.37%

Average using data from last 14 years

House Sales In Nearby Area

Demographic Data for RG12GU

Average Income

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

Average Income for RG12GU

£64,800

per year

Local Amenities in RG12GU

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 RG12GU

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
Kendrick School
Type
secondary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
Yes
Ofsted Rating
outstanding
Distance 294m
School Name
The Abbey School Reading
Type
other
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
Yes
Ofsted Rating
unknown
Distance 491m
School Name
Katesgrove Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 621m
School Name
The Deenway Montessori School
Type
other
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
requires improvement
Distance 711m
School Name
Trinity Christian School
Type
other
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
unknown
Distance 1139m
School Name
New Christ Church Church of England Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 1145m
School Name
Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading
Type
other
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
Yes
Ofsted Rating
unknown
Distance 1153m
School Name
Coley Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 1216m
School Name
Reading School
Type
secondary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
Yes
Ofsted Rating
outstanding
Distance 1368m
School Name
St John's Church of England Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 1664m
School Name
Redlands Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
requires improvement
Distance 2058m
School Name
The Palmer Primary Academy
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 2097m
School Name
St Joseph's College
Type
other
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
Yes
Ofsted Rating
unknown
Distance 2119m
School Name
New Town Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 2122m
School Name
OneSchool Global Reading Senior Campus
Type
other
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
Yes
Ofsted Rating
unknown
Distance 2252m
School Name
Civitas Academy
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 2351m
School Name
E P Collier Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 2472m
School Name
Reading Girls' School
Type
secondary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 2511m
School Name
All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 2528m
School Name
All Saints Junior School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
outstanding
Distance 2528m

Local Train Stations

Nearby train station are hugely beneficial in staying connected and simplifying commutes. The nearest station is 18 minutes walk away from RG12GU

Station NameDistance To Station
Reading Rail Station1549m
Reading Rail Station1663m
Reading West Rail Station2812m

Local Supermarkets

Nearby retail locations can make life far more convenient. There are 6 stores in a 5km radius of RG12GU

Brand

Store Name

Distance To Store

Tesco Express
Tesco Crown St Express
138m
Tesco Express
Tesco Reading Whitley St Express
917m
Tesco Express
Tesco Reading Market Place Express
1001m
Marks and Spencer Hospital
M&S Royal Berkshire Hosp SF
1023m
Sainsburys
Sainsburys Broad St
1069m
Marks and Spencer
M&S Reading
1105m

Local Banking

Many banks have started to close branches but they are still often valuable resources to have local. There are 4 bank branches in a 5km radius of RG12GU

Bank

Branch Name

Distance To Branch

NatWest
Reading Oracle
819m
Coutts
Reading
938m
Lloyds
Reading Broad Street
1171m
Santander
Reading 101 Bs
1180m

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