Area Guide – Reading (RG)

Living in Reading (RG)

Crime levels in Reading (RG) are around the England average, multiple rail stations serve the area. Air quality is broadly good, though conditions may vary by street.

At a glance

Quick answers about living in Reading (RG)

Is Reading (RG) a good place to live?

Reading (RG) has crime levels close to the England average and rail stations serving the area.

Are there good schools in Reading (RG)?

There are several schools serving Reading (RG), with Ofsted-rated options nearby.

What should buyers or renters check street by street in Reading (RG)?

Train noise and air quality can vary by street, so these should be checked using the relevant maps and local tools before choosing a property.

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shield Crime Around England average (94 vs 81 per 1,000)

directions_railway Transport 3 rail stations within 2 miles of the area centre

Station	Distance
Reading Rail Station	0.4 mi
Reading Rail Station	0.4 mi
Reading West Rail Station	0.5 mi

volume_up Train noise Railway noise may affect streets closer to rail lines — use the noise map to check specific locations

air Air quality Good air quality (PM2.5: 7.5 µg/m³) — conditions vary by street

local_hospital Healthcare 58 GP surgeries within 2 miles, with A&E hospitals within easy reach

Name	Type	Distance
BROAD STREET HEALTH CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.1 mi
READING WALK-IN HTH CTR OOH	GP Surgery	0.1 mi
CGL READING	GP Surgery	0.1 mi
ABBEY MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
CHATHAM STREET SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
CHATHAM STREET SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
LONDON STREET SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
CARSS/COLEY CLINIC	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
WESTERN ELMS & CIRCUIT LANE SURGERIES	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
READING WEST PCN HUB	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
DR. M. L. SWAMI	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
COLEY PARK SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
SOLUTIONS 4 HEALTH	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
THE BERKSHIRE INDEPENDENT HOSPITAL	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
NEW READING PCN HUB	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
MENOPAUSE CLINIC	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
MELROSE SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
READING URGENT CARE CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
READING URGENT CARE CENTRE (ROYAL BERKSHIRE HOSPITAL)	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
ORTHOTICS CLINIC SOUTH BLOCK	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
MILMAN & KENNET SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
WHITLEY PCN HUB	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
SOUTH READING HUB	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
MILMAN & KENNET SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
DR D'CRUZ	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
WHITLEY VILLA SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
ADULT ADHD SERVICE NMP 1	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
MELROSE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.1 mi
MELROSE SURGERY - ALEXANDRA ROAD BRANCH SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.1 mi
SUE RYDER DUCHESS OF KENT	GP Surgery	1.1 mi
BAROMETER CLINIC	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
BALMORE PARK SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
PEMBROKE SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
READING CENTRAL PCN HUB	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
DR. H. S. BINDRA	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
BRANCH SURGERY - CHRISTCHURCH ROAD	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
FOURWAYS PHARMACY	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
CHRISTCHURCH ROAD PHARMACY	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
LONG BARN LANE SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
BRANCH SURGERY - KENNET	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
ERLEIGH PHARMACY	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
DR. T. UNDERWOOD	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
UNIVERSITY MEDICAL GROUP	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
GYNAECOLOGY CLINIC	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
GROVELANDS PHARMACY	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
GROVELANDS MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
CIRCUIT LANE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2	GP Surgery	1.5 mi
CIRCUIT LANE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.5 mi
CIRCUIT LANE SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.5 mi
SRC COMMUNITY SERVICES	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
CRHTT WEST	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
NWR COMMUNITY SERVICES	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
EARLY INTERVENTION IN PSYCHOSIS (PHARM)	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
WOKINGHAM COMMUNITY SERVICES	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
NDC COMMUNITY SERVICES	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
DR. S. E. WILLIAMS	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
ROYAL BERKSHIRE HOSPITAL	A&E Hospital	0.8 mi