Area Report
Last updated 30 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Reading: a school rated Good 0.6 miles away, roughly 6 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and less recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around RG1 6DW.
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?
8Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 33 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 51 schools in total
- IMD education decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (Good) — 0.6 mi
Is it safe?
20crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 20 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 14.8)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
38GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 30 GP, 8 hospitals, 10 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: THE BERKSHIRE INDEPENDENT HOSPITAL — 0.1 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 27 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 6 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
8green spaces
- IMD environment decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 3.4 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Coley Park Allotments — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
47shops & libraries
- 42 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Morrisons, Iceland, Asda, Marks and Spencer…
- nearest 0.3 mi
- library 0.9 mi
Nearest: Morrisons Daily Reading Coley Park — 0.3 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 6DW.
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 6DW
RG1 6DW scores 68/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and healthcare — with Morrisons Daily Reading Coley Park 0.3 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, RG1 6DW is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 7,628 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 51 schools within the typical catchment area, including 3 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 30 rated Good. The nearest school is St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School, 0.2 mi away.
There were 20 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 30 GP surgeries, 8 hospitals and 10 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is THE BERKSHIRE INDEPENDENT HOSPITAL, within a short walk. The nearest hospital is CAPIO READING HOSPITAL, 0.1 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
