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Local Housing, Amenity, and Demographics Data For RG16LJ, reading

Summary

Sale Value Average is: £286,713

Average Price For Property Types
Terraced:
£335,950
Flat:
£202,192
Semi-Detatched:
£437,287
Detatched:
£518,924
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 RG16LJ

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.

RG16LJ has had 63 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 RG16LJ. Can give insight into potential future changes in house prices and can maybe help you snap up a bargain

Average Yearly Change In Prices

4.19%

Average using data from last 14 years

House Sales In Nearby Area

Demographic Data for RG16LJ

Average Income

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

Average Income for RG16LJ

£58,800

per year

Local Amenities in RG16LJ

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 RG16LJ

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 634m
School Name
All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 738m
School Name
All Saints Junior School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
outstanding
Distance 738m
School Name
Oxford Road Community School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 1212m
School Name
Katesgrove Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 1240m
School Name
St Edward's Prep
Type
other
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
unknown
Distance 1246m
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 1411m
School Name
Civitas Academy
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 1490m
School Name
Cranbury College
Type
other
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
Yes
Ofsted Rating
unknown
Distance 1818m
School Name
Battle Primary Academy
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 1875m
School Name
The WREN School
Type
secondary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
Yes
Ofsted Rating
requires improvement
Distance 1911m
School Name
New Christ Church Church of England Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 2077m
School Name
Kendrick School
Type
secondary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
Yes
Ofsted Rating
outstanding
Distance 2089m
School Name
The Deenway Montessori School
Type
other
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
requires improvement
Distance 2199m
School Name
The Abbey School Reading
Type
other
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
Yes
Ofsted Rating
unknown
Distance 2262m
School Name
E P Collier Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 2322m
School Name
Trinity Christian School
Type
other
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
unknown
Distance 2376m
School Name
Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School
Type
secondary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
Yes
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 2530m
School Name
Wilson Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 2549m
School Name
OneSchool Global Reading Senior Campus
Type
other
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
Yes
Ofsted Rating
unknown
Distance 2607m

Local Train Stations

Nearby train station are hugely beneficial in staying connected and simplifying commutes. The nearest station is 15 minutes walk away from RG16LJ

Station NameDistance To Station
Reading West Rail Station1300m
Reading Rail Station1962m
Reading Rail Station2037m

Local Supermarkets

Nearby retail locations can make life far more convenient. There are 8 stores in a 5km radius of RG16LJ

Brand

Store Name

Distance To Store

Marks and Spencer BP
M&S Tilehurst Reading BP
393m
Spar
Spar - Euro Garages - Berkley
430m
Tesco Express
Tesco Reading Tilehurst Express
552m
Tesco Express
Tesco Oxford Rd Express
1036m
The Food Warehouse
Iceland Reading Link Food Warehouse
1127m
Iceland
Iceland Reading 2
1153m
Tesco Express
Tesco Reading Oxford Rd Express
1233m
Lidl
Lidl West Reading Reading
1332m

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 RG16LJ

Bank

Branch Name

Distance To Branch

Metro Bank
Reading
1292m
TSB
Reading
1316m

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