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What's it like to live in Reading?

An overview of Reading around RG1 1JXschools, safety, transport, health services and what's within walking distance, drawn from official UK data.

ReadingBuilt on 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.