Side-by-side comparison of RG1 Reading and RG8 Reading covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
RG1 is the more affordable option at £303,250 median vs £597,500 in RG8. RG8 has lower recorded crime (786 vs 10,490 offences over 13 months). RG1 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | RG1 Reading | RG8 Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £303,250 | £597,500 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,613 | £2,505 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 10,490 | 786 |
| Outstanding Schools | 2.0 | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 69.7 | 36.7 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 98.7 | 69.5 |
| EPC Median Score | 71.0 | 66.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.