Side-by-side comparison of RG29 Hook and RG31 Reading covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
RG31 is the more affordable option at £413,750 median vs £485,000 in RG29. RG29 has lower recorded crime (203 vs 668 offences over 13 months). RG31 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | RG29 Hook | RG31 Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £485,000 | £413,750 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,400 | £2,505 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 203 | 668 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | 2.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 13.6 | 94.8 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 79.2 | 96.2 |
| EPC Median Score | 70.0 | 69.0 |
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.