About RG1 5LW
RG1 5LW scores 83/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and healthcare — with Reading School within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, RG1 5LW is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England — IMD decile 9/10, ranked 27,039 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 3/10).
There are 59 schools within the typical catchment area, including 7 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 25 rated Good. The nearest school is Reading School (Ofsted: Outstanding), within a short walk.
There were 29 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 27 GP surgeries, 6 hospitals and 14 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is PEMBROKE SURGERY, about 3 minutes' walk away. The nearest hospital is ROYAL BERKSHIRE HOSPITAL, about 3 minutes' walk away. A pharmacy is about 6 minutes' walk away.
There are no train or Tube stations near RG1 5LW. Bus services provide the main public transport, with 49 bus stops in the immediate area.
The location is in Flood Zone 1 (low risk — less than a 1 in 1,000 annual chance of river or sea flooding).
There are 8 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 11.1 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is King George V Memorial Garden, about 6 minutes' walk away.
There are 47 supermarkets in the wider area, including Marks and Spencer, The Co-operative Group, Tesco, Sainsburys and others. The nearest is M&S Royal Berkshire Hosp SF, about 3 minutes' walk away. A public library is about 12 minutes' walk away.
Sources: DfE/Ofsted, UK Police API, NHS ODS, NaPTAN, Environment Agency, Ordnance Survey, Natural England, DEFRA, Geolytix and Arts Council England. For an interactive map view, explore RG1 5LW on NestScope.