River Road, Reading
House prices, sold prices and local information for RG1 2NF.
At a glance
3 property sales on River Road, Reading have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2020. The most recent sale was on 20 Mar 2024. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £192,000.
House prices on River Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. River Road has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all RG1 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 2 | £192,000 | 15 Sep 2023 |
| Terraced | 1 | £226,000 | 20 Mar 2024 |
Sold prices on River Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3, River Road RG1 2NF | 20 Mar 2024 | £226,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 6A, River Road RG1 2NF | 15 Sep 2023 | £161,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 2B, River Road RG1 2NF | 5 Aug 2020 | £222,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Crime and flood risk near River Road
Crime
823 crimes were reported within about a mile of River Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 238 |
| Shoplifting | 175 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 88 |
| Public order | 74 |
| Other theft | 67 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 54 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
River Road is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Kennet from Thatcham down to Reading Flood alert area
- River Kennet from Theale down to Reading Flood warning area
- Properties closest to the River Kennet at the Burghfield, Southcote, Coley and Holybrook areas Flood warning area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near River Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katesgrove Primary School 674 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Coley Primary School 250 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| New Christ Church Church of England Primary School 185 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Kendrick School 939 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 0.4 mi |
| The Abbey School Reading 807 pupils | Other independent school Christian | 3–19 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| The Deenway Montessori School 59 pupils | Other independent school | 3–16 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School 60 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–7 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| All Saints Junior School 99 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Reading station 0.7 mi · 14 min walk
- Reading station 0.7 mi · 14 min walk
- Reading West station 0.9 mi · 17 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Katesgrove Lane (adj, Pell Street) 1 min walk
- Katesgrove Lane (Opp, Berkeley Avenue) 1 min walk
- Pell Street (On, Pell Street) 3 min walk
- Crown Street (N-bound, Southampton Street) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- London Street Surgery
72 London Street, Reading · 0.3 mi - Milman & Kennet Surgery
Milman Road Health Centre, 1St Floor, Reading · 0.4 mi - Abbey Medical Centre
1St Floor, 103-105 Broad Street Mall, Reading · 0.5 mi - Broad Street Health Centre
1St Floor, Broad St Hc, Reading · 0.5 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 5 of 10 · Crime: decile 6 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 42.7% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 51.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 6.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 705 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 77.7% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 6.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,779 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Nearby streets in RG1
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- Coley Avenue£504k
- Palmer Street£275k
- Silver Street£281k
- Garrard Street£121k
- Napier Road£285k