What's it like to live in Reading?
An overview of Reading around RG1 1JX — schools, safety, transport, health services and what's within walking distance, drawn from official UK data.
Overall area score
41/ 100
Moderate
A summary of the topics below. Always read the detail — one strong or weak section can move the overall figure.
How Reading scores
Each score summarises official data for that topic, out of 100. Sections we don't yet have data for are left out rather than shown as zero.
Safety
35/ 100
Moderate
Schools
80/ 100
Excellent
Environment
44/ 100
Moderate
Health
4/ 100
Lower
What's around Reading
Counts and nearest examples within the local area, from official UK datasets.
Schools
- Schools nearby20
- Rated Outstanding3
- Rated Good10
- Closest: Civitas Academy · Primary · Ofsted Good
Health & NHS
- GP surgeries3nearest Broad Street Health Centre
- Dentists3nearest Friar Street Dental Surgery
- Pharmacies3nearest Boots
- Hospitals3nearest P Rbh Virtual Hospital
Getting around
- Bus stops3nearest Kendrick Student Village · 920 m
- Train stations1nearest Wargrave · 5.0 miles
Everyday amenities
- Food shops4nearest Davinas Local · 80 m
- Restaurants & cafés4nearest Cafe Local · 20 m
- Pubs & bars4nearest Club Era · 60 m
- Parks & green spaces4nearest Forbury Gardens · 350 m
- Banks & ATMs3nearest Skipton Building Society Reading · 60 m
Local context
Environmental and civic details recorded for Reading in public datasets.
- Air quality
- Good
- Green space
- Low
- Ward
- Abbey
- Council
- Reading
- MP
- Matt Rodda
- Listed buildings within 500 m
- 110
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Figures are compiled from official public UK datasets and describe the area around RG1 1JX. They are for general information only and are not legal, financial, planning or surveying advice — always carry out your own due diligence.