St George's Terrace Reading
42 addresses across 2 postcodes (RG30), about 150 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 31001213.
- Energy: 26 homes have an energy certificate (C: 5, D: 16, E: 5).
- Flood: 3 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Reading costs £2,613 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Reading West, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 410 m (0.3 miles) away, and Prospect Park (48 hectares) is about 680 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 47 to 51 m above sea level.
- Noise: 16 of its 42 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Grovelands Medical Centre, about 220 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 600 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 59% of households owned their home and 33% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 261 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
26 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 77 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (18); Flat (5); House, end-terrace (2). Built: 1900-1929 (16); before 1900 (9); 1930-1949 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (13); owner-occupied (10); rented (social) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (11 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Reading in 2026-27: Band D £2,613 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,742 | £2,032 | £2,322 | £2,613 | £3,193 | £3,774 | £4,355 | £5,226 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (62% of about 810 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 750 & 752 Oxford Road, Tilehurst, Reading: up to 8 homes, permissioned (240 m)
- 784-794 Oxford Road, Reading: up to 22 homes, not permissioned (310 m)
- 816 Oxford Road, Reading: up to 20 homes, pending decision (380 m)
- 2-6 Water Road and 158 Dee Road, Reading: up to 7 homes, permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- 2-4 Wilson Road, Reading: up to 5 homes, permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- 103 Dee Road, Reading: up to 50 homes, pending decision (550 m (0.3 miles))
- 42 Portman Road, Reading: up to 16 homes, permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
- 458-478 Oxford Road and 1-3 Chester Street, Reading: up to 5 homes, permissioned (610 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 3 at medium risk and 0 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| RG30 2QL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 3 / 0 | unlikely |
| RG30 2QN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 42 addresses are between 47 m and 51 m above sea level (50 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RG30 2QL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RG30 2QN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Reading West 482,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Tilehurst 385,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Reading 14 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 34 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Pond House Reading West | 160 m |
| Bus or coach station | Reading Rail Station - buses | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Car parks | Parking space on Connaught Road, RG30 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shell Recharge Charging Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 38.2 km (24 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Grovelands Medical Centre | 220 m |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Grovelands Pharmacy | 60 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Elms Dental Surgery | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Battle Hospital | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | Thames Valley Police | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Prospect Park 48 ha | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 620 m² | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.1 ha | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Scours Lane Allotments 5.4 ha | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 52 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Royal Berkshire Regiment Cenotaph, a listed building (Grade II*), 360 m east. 15 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Royal Berkshire Regiment Cenotaph | Listed building, Grade II* | 360 m east |
| Prospect Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Caversham Court | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lousehill Copse | Wood | 810 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| The Rookery | Wood | 880 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Norcot Scours | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Comparts Plantation | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Appletree Eyot | Island | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Gravel Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.2 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 16 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 26 | 42 |
16 of the street's 42 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Reading: see them on the Reading page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Ranikhet Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Battle Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| St Michael's Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Meadow Park Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Norcot Early Years Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| King's Academy Prospect | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Moorlands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Mar 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The WREN School | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Churchend Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Stores RG30 2QN | Retailers - other | 50 m | 5 Very good | 15 Feb 2025 |
| Chop Suey House RG30 1HP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 8 May 2026 |
| Voyage Care @ Apple Blossom House RG30 2QE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 200 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Amee's Kitchen | Other catering premises | 220 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 25 Aug 2026 |
| Exotic Superstores RG30 1EH | Retailers - other | 220 m | 4 Good | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Kashmir Halal Butchers at Exotic Superstore RG30 1EH | Retailers - other | 220 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 31 Oct 2025 |
| The Pondhouse RG30 1EH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 220 m | 4 Good | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Hewad Store RG30 1EL | Retailers - other | 270 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Wan Choi RG30 1HL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 m | 4 Good | 23 Mar 2025 |
| Oxygen ActivePlay Reading RG30 1JT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 14 Nov 2024 |
| Tuk Tuk Asian street food RG30 2JP | Mobile caterer | 310 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Rougevin RG30 1JT | Other catering premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 1 Jul 2024 |
| Chillim RG30 1EG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 19 Aug 2025 |
| MK Food & Wine RG30 1EG | Retailers - other | 350 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 3 May 2026 |
| KFC at Reading Retail Park RG30 1PR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 1 Aug 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 128 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 |
| Other theft | 23 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 |
| Public order | 23 |
| Drugs | 12 |
| Burglary | 10 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (89); On or near St George'S Terrace (33); On or near Craig Avenue (32); On or near Rona Court (22); On or near Rowe Court (20).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 59% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 16% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 37% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 73% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 9% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 33% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 40% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 14% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 73% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 33% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 75% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 5% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Rowe Court · Rona Court · Shaftesbury Road · Drayton Road · St George's Road · Brisbane Road · Thrale Mews · St Ronans Road · Beecham Road · Longridge Close · Groveland Place · Branagh Court
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.