SN1 postcode: what it's like to live there
The SN1 district covers Central South & Eastcott, Central North, Kingshill & Okus. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 9 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in SN1
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from SN1 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- Reading: 50 min by train, door to door
- London Paddington: 74 min by train, door to door
Primary schools in SN1
- Drove Primary School · SN1 3AH · Good (2024) · Top 45% in England
- Holy Rood Catholic Primary School · SN1 2LU · Good (2022) · Top 9% in England
- King William Street Church of England Primary School · SN1 3LB · Standards maintained (2025) · Bottom 37% in England
- Kingfisher CE Academy · SN1 7DA · Requires improvement (2024)
- Lethbridge Primary School · SN1 4BY · Remains Good (2023) · Top 9% in England
- Lift East Wichel · SN1 7AG · Outstanding (2022)
- Robert Le Kyng Primary School · SN1 5HS · Standards maintained (2025) · Top 42% in England
Secondary schools in SN1
- The Commonweal School · SN1 4JE · Remains Good (2023) · Bottom 50% in England
- The Deanery CofE Academy · SN1 7DA · Inadequate (2023) · Top 43% in England
Nurseries and pre-schools in SN1
- Clifton Street Pre School · SN1 3QB · Good (Ofsted)
- Inquisitive Minds Pre-school and Day Nursery · SN1 3AL · Good (Ofsted)
- King William Playgroup · SN1 3LZ · Good (Ofsted)
- Inquisitive Minds Pre-School · SN1 5BP · Good (Ofsted)
- Playsteps Day Nursery · SN1 5EH · Good (Ofsted)
- Central@rlk · SN1 5HS · Outstanding (Ofsted)
- The Trees Day Care Nursery · SN1 4EN · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in SN1
- Victoria Cross Surgery · SN1 3BU
- Whalebridge Practice · SN1 2DQ
- Park Lane Practice · SN1 5HG
- Old Town Surgery · SN1 4GB
Neighbourhoods in SN1
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of SN1 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central South & Eastcott | 29% | £217k | Very high | 7 min |
| Central North | 23% | £200k | Very high | 11 min |
| Kingshill & Okus | 17% | £275k | Low | 10 min |
| Lawn & East Wichel | 11% | £314k | High | 9 min |
| Central East & Walcot West | 11% | £305k | High | 4 min |
| Wroughton, Wichelstowe & Chiseldon | 8% | £355k | Low | 12 min |
Questions
Where is the SN1 postcode?
SN1 covers 9 neighbourhoods in Central South & Eastcott, Central North, Kingshill & Okus, with 797 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in SN1?
The typical home price across SN1's neighbourhoods is £217k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in SN1?
7 primary and 2 secondary state schools have a SN1 postcode.
How long is the commute from SN1?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: Reading 50 minutes; London Paddington 74 minutes.