POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
RG1 3GY postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 100%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 31 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 03 Nov 2025 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £329,800Based on 67 sales · Latest sale in data: 03 Nov 2025
- Gigabit availability 100%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 31 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
Joined postcode brief
Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 67 sales · Latest sale in data: 03 Nov 2025.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 100%, with 100% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
13 within 400mRG1 3GY links 13 transport stops within 400m and 81 within 800m. 13 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Forbury Retail Park (BCT) at about 63m. The nearest rail or metro access point is Reading Rail Station at about 676m.
Local business
458 within 1200mRG1 3GY currently links 458 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 213 food and drink, 54 personal services, 50 nightlife. The closest mapped place is Tesco Express at about 43m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
4,991 online job adverts observedReading local authority · Jun 2026. Same geography one year earlier: 4,563 online job adverts observed in Jun 2025.
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched RG1 3GY in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
31 nearby school rows31 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for RG1 3GY. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 31RG1 3GY has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 31 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 340, and shoplifting is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 52 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£329,800
Strong sample. Based on 67 sales · Latest sale in data: 03 Nov 2025.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of RG1 3GY, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Food and drink
213 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by restaurant (83), fast food (66), cafe (64).
Amenity group
Personal services
54 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (35), beauty (19).
Amenity group
Nightlife
50 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (32), bar (18).
Amenity group
Retail
48 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by clothes (29), mobile phone (9), department store (4).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Grocery
Tesco Express
Convenience in the current nearby-place seam.
Food and drink
McDonald's
Fast Food at Forbury Retail Park, Kenavon Drive, Reading.
Food and drink
KFC
Fast Food at Forbury Road.
Food and drink
Julia's Medow
Cafe at 97, King's Road, Reading.
Personal services
Kings Barber
Hairdresser in the current nearby-place seam.
Food and drink
The Thirsty Bear
Restaurant at 110, Kings Road, Reading.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School
Primary option in RG1 6NP. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
All Saints Junior School
Primary option in RG1 6NP. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Civitas Academy
Primary option in RG1 7HL. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for RG1 3GY before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
Open planning watch toolRecommended tool
Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around RG1 3GY.
Open broadband checkerRecommended tool
Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
Open flood risk checkerRecommended guide
Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like RG1 3GY with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess RG1 3GY.
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Ask vetted agents
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