RG2 0AA is a mixed residential area located 0.8km from Whitley Wood in Reading. Administratively it sits within Whitley ward and the Reading West constituency.
RG2 0AA is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. The area has a notably diverse population — 43% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Reading.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for RG2 0AA are sourced from Output Area E00083026 (shared with 42 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RG2 0AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RG2 0AA.
311
40
£ 51,300 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG2 0AA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
RG2 0AA is an established family neighbourhood — 55% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG2 0AA. The average age is 40.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RG2 0AA is moderate at 69 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Geoffrey Field Junior School
Geoffrey Field Infant School
Christ The King Catholic Primary School
John Madejski Academy
Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School
Blagdon Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- BS Global Stores0.7 km
- D & D Convenience Store0.3 km
- Northumberland Food & Wine0.9 km
- Whitley Wood Pharmacy0.9 km
- Shell Fairfield Service Station0.4 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Beefeater & Premier Inn0.4 km
- World Turned Upside Down0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Benugo Cafe at Verizon at Reading International Business Park0.7 km
- Dot Restaurant, Street Cafe and Shop at Verizon0.7 km
- Tesco Distribution Centre0.5 km
- Whitley Cafe0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.3 km
- Co-operative Food0.9 km
- Costco Wholesale0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Curry Chef0.9 km
- Deep Blue0.3 km
- Sakthi trading0.7 km
- Compass Kiosks at Madejski Stadium0.8 km
- Dragon Garden0.9 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Holiday Inn Reading South0.5 km
- Travelodge Reading Whitley0.9 km
- Voco Reading Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reading3.6 km
- Reading West3.9 km
- Reading Station4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Worton Grange0.1 km
- Worton Grange0.1 km
- Holiday Inn0.2 km
- Holiday Inn0.2 km
- Imperial Way0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG20AA · Data under Open Government Licence