Is RG1 2PU a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-08)

847 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of RG1 2PU. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
235
Shoplifting
199
Anti-social behaviour
91
Public order
82
Other theft
66
Criminal damage & arson
50
Vehicle crime
30
Robbery
22

House prices

£350,501

Average price in Reading (2026-08, UK House Price Index). Down 0.4% year on year.

Terraced
£353,126
Semi-detached
£443,351
Detached
£714,640
Flat / maisonette
£224,077

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for RG1 2PU specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near RG1 2PU on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near RG1 2PU on Check Food Hygiene

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