Reading · RG1

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Covering Reading, including Abbey, Battle, Coley. Find accredited domestic energy assessors nearby.

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RG1 (Reading) in a nutshell

RG1 covers Reading, in Reading and Wokingham. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for RG1

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Two councils in one district

RG1 is split between Reading and Wokingham. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

RG1 stretches across Abbey, Battle, Coley and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'RG1', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Postcodes change here

Lots of old RG1 postcodes have been retired. If an old letter shows a different postcode, use your current one.

Where's this from?Doogal/ONSPD: 1,254 of 2,856 postcodes active
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England landlord rules: quick version

  • When you let: you need a valid EPC, usually good for 10 years.
  • Minimum E: most private lets need E or better, unless exempt.

More detail on the Reading page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does RG1 cover?

RG1 (Reading) includes the wards of Abbey, Battle, Coley, Katesgrove, Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates, Park, Redlands, Thames, Whitley (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to RG1?

Neighbouring districts include RG4 (Caversham), RG30 (Tilehurst), RG2 (Whitley), RG6 (Earley) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering RG1 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in RG1?

About 18,164 households and 43,280 residents at the 2011 Census, across 1,254 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is RG1 in?

RG1 sits in Reading, Wokingham (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Earley and Woodley, Reading Central.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
RG1 1
Areas covered
Reading 2
Active postcodes
1,254 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
18,164 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
43,280 2
Electoral wards
Abbey, Battle, Coley, Katesgrove, Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates, Park, Redlands, Thames … 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Earley and Woodley, Reading Central 4
Local authority
Reading, Wokingham 4
Households privately renting (Reading built-up area)
29.3% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.