Area Guide – Reading (RG)

Living in Reading (RG)

Crime levels in Reading (RG) are around the England average, several well-rated schools nearby, multiple rail stations serve the area, flood risk is generally low across much of the area, though street-level conditions can vary. 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, several well-rated schools nearby and rail stations serving the area.

Are there good schools in Reading (RG)?

Yes. 30 schools within 2 mi — 3 Outstanding, 12 Good (Ofsted).

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

Flood risk, 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 (104 vs 88 per 1,000)

school Schools 30 schools within 2 mi — 3 Outstanding, 12 Good (Ofsted)

**About Ofsted inspection information:** Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying newer Ofsted report cards will be added to school summary pages in a future update.
School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Civitas Academy	Primary	Good	0.3 mi
Coley Primary School	Primary	Good	0.3 mi
Oxford Road Community School	Primary	Good	0.4 mi
Katesgrove Primary School	Primary	Good	0.4 mi
All Saints Junior School	Primary	Not rated	0.5 mi
All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School	Primary	Good	0.5 mi
E P Collier Primary School	Primary	Good	0.5 mi
Kendrick School	Secondary	Outstanding	0.6 mi
St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School	Primary	Requires Improvement	0.8 mi
Coley Park Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.8 mi
New Christ Church Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good	0.8 mi
New Christ Church Church of England (VA) Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.8 mi
Christ Church Church of England Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.8 mi
St Mary and All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.8 mi
River Academy	Secondary	Not rated	0.9 mi
Thameside Primary School	Primary	Good	0.9 mi
Battle Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.9 mi
Battle Primary Academy	Primary	Not rated	0.9 mi
The WREN School	Secondary	Requires Improvement	1.1 mi
St Anne's Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good	1.1 mi
St John's CofE (Aided) Primary School	Primary	Not rated	1.1 mi
St John's Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good	1.1 mi
The Palmer Primary Academy	Primary	Good	1.1 mi
George Palmer Primary School	Primary	Not rated	1.1 mi
Wilson Primary School	Primary	Good	1.1 mi
Reading School	Secondary	Outstanding	1.1 mi
New Bridge Nursery School	Nursery	Outstanding	1.1 mi
George Palmer Infant and Nursery School	Primary	Not rated	1.1 mi
George Palmer Junior School	Primary	Not rated	1.1 mi
New Town Primary School	Primary	Not rated	1.2 mi

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

water Flood risk Flood risk is generally low across much of the area — check the flood map for street-level detail

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