About RG1 8GG
RG1 8GG scores 71/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Aldi Reading about 3 minutes' walk away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, RG1 8GG is a well-off neighbourhood — IMD decile 7/10, ranked 20,880 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 moderate (IMD housing decile 6/10).
There are 51 schools within the typical catchment area, including 4 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 26 rated Good. The nearest school is E P Collier Primary School (Ofsted: Good), about 3 minutes' walk away.
There were 33 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, 6 hospitals and 14 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is BALMORE PARK SURGERY, about 8 minutes' walk away. The nearest hospital is BATH ROAD DAY HOSPITAL, 0.9 mi away. A pharmacy is about 7 minutes' walk away.
The nearest rail stations are Reading Rail Station (Train, about 5 minutes' walk away). There are also 53 bus stops within walking distance.
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 13 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 21 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Bowling Green (0.15 ha), about 2 minutes' walk away.
There are 37 supermarkets in the wider area, including Aldi, Marks and Spencer, Iceland, Waitrose and others. The nearest is Aldi Reading, about 3 minutes' walk away. A public library is about 7 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 8GG on NestScope.