Area Report
Last updated 24 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of Reading: a school rated Outstanding 0.2 miles away and Reading Rail Station 0.5 miles off, putting roughly 14 km² within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around RG1 4QY.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
15Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 30 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 54 schools in total
- IMD education decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Kendrick School (Outstanding) — 0.2 mi
Is it safe?
81crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 81 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 54.8)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
38GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 32 GP, 6 hospitals, 15 dentists, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: LONDON STREET SURGERY — 0.2 mi
Can I get to work?
Reading Rail Station0.5 mi
60 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.08 mi
NestReach: ≈ 14 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
16green spaces
- IMD environment decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 12.7 ha total
- largest park 8.4 ha (0.45 mi away)
Nearest: Playground (200 m²) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
47shops & libraries
- 42 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Tesco, Sainsburys, Marks and Spencer, Iceland…
- nearest 0.2 mi
- library 0.1 mi
Nearest: Tesco Reading Market Place Express — 0.2 mi
In Reading, 71% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (91% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 94% got their first preference (99% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Reading, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near RG1 4QY.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in RG1.
Average sold price by property type across the RG1 district, 2021–2026.
About RG1 4QY
RG1 4QY scores 80/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Tesco Reading Market Place Express 0.2 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, RG1 4QY is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 6/10, ranked 18,484 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is high (IMD housing decile 2/10).
There are 54 schools within the typical catchment area, including 5 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 25 rated Good. The nearest school is The Deenway Montessori School, 0.1 mi away.
There were 81 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a high level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 32 GP surgeries, 6 hospitals and 15 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is LONDON STREET SURGERY, 0.2 mi away. The nearest hospital is ROYAL BERKSHIRE HOSPITAL, 0.4 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.
