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Local Housing, Amenity, and Demographics Data For RG16BQ, reading

Summary

Sale Value Average is: £262,428

Average Price For Property Types
Flat:
£216,883
Terraced:
£337,355
Detatched:
£471,310
Semi-Detatched:
£418,089
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 RG16BQ

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.

RG16BQ has had 59 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 RG16BQ. Can give insight into potential future changes in house prices and can maybe help you snap up a bargain

Average Yearly Change In Prices

0.26%

Average using data from last 14 years

House Sales In Nearby Area

Demographic Data for RG16BQ

Average Income

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

Average Income for RG16BQ

£64,800

per year

Local Amenities in RG16BQ

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 RG16BQ

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
Coley Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 295m
School Name
Katesgrove Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 735m
School Name
All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 1259m
School Name
All Saints Junior School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
outstanding
Distance 1259m
School Name
Civitas Academy
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 1345m
School Name
Oxford Road Community School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 1394m
School Name
Kendrick School
Type
secondary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
Yes
Ofsted Rating
outstanding
Distance 1483m
School Name
The Deenway Montessori School
Type
other
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
requires improvement
Distance 1546m
School Name
The Abbey School Reading
Type
other
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
Yes
Ofsted Rating
unknown
Distance 1737m
School Name
St Edward's Prep
Type
other
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
unknown
Distance 1764m
School Name
New Christ Church Church of England Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 1811m
School Name
E P Collier Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 1937m
School Name
St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
requires improvement
Distance 2014m
School Name
Trinity Christian School
Type
other
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
unknown
Distance 2040m
School Name
Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading
Type
other
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
Yes
Ofsted Rating
unknown
Distance 2266m
School Name
Cranbury College
Type
other
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
Yes
Ofsted Rating
unknown
Distance 2335m
School Name
Battle Primary Academy
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 2353m
School Name
The WREN School
Type
secondary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
Yes
Ofsted Rating
requires improvement
Distance 2566m
School Name
OneSchool Global Reading Senior Campus
Type
other
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
Yes
Ofsted Rating
unknown
Distance 2599m
School Name
Reading School
Type
secondary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
Yes
Ofsted Rating
outstanding
Distance 2644m

Local Train Stations

Nearby train station are hugely beneficial in staying connected and simplifying commutes. The nearest station is 16 minutes walk away from RG16BQ

Station NameDistance To Station
Reading Rail Station1382m
Reading Rail Station1473m
Reading West Rail Station1568m

Local Supermarkets

Nearby retail locations can make life far more convenient. There are 5 stores in a 5km radius of RG16BQ

Brand

Store Name

Distance To Store

Spar
Spar - Euro Garages - Berkley
603m
Iceland
Iceland Reading 2
666m
Tesco Express
Tesco Reading Oxford Rd Express
737m
Marks and Spencer BP
M&S Tilehurst Reading BP
756m
Tesco Express
Tesco Reading Tilehurst Express
862m

Local Banking

Many banks have started to close branches but they are still often valuable resources to have local. There are 5 bank branches in a 5km radius of RG16BQ

Bank

Branch Name

Distance To Branch

Metro Bank
Reading
731m
TSB
Reading
778m
Halifax
Reading Broad Street
835m
Barclays
Branch - Reading
845m
Santander
Reading 101 Bs
894m

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