Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

MOUNT STREET, RG2 0AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOUNT STREET, RG2 0AB.

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Population

369

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 66,300 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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3/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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4/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

RG2 0AB has a significant social housing presence — 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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RG2 0AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mount Street, 0.6km from Coley in Reading. Administratively it sits within Katesgrove ward and the Reading East constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, RG2 0AB is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 55% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Reading.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £317k.

Census 2021 statistics for RG2 0AB are sourced from Output Area E00082714 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG2 0AB. The average age is 34.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British44.9%
Asian / British Asian30.3%
Black / African / Caribbean15.9%
Other / Mixed8.9%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 317,000

1 sales · Mean £ 317,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

RG2 0AB has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences167
Anti-social behaviour72
Other theft41
Public order30
Criminal damage and arson25

school Local Schools

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New Christ Church Church of England Primary School

Good189 pupils0.3 km
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Katesgrove Primary School

Good679 pupils0.4 km
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Coley Primary School

Good257 pupils0.7 km
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Kendrick School

Outstanding830 pupils0.8 km
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The Palmer Primary Academy

Good458 pupils0.9 km
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Reading School

Outstanding1104 pupils1.1 km
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Reading Girls' School

Good688 pupils1.2 km
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Redlands Primary School

Requires Improvement223 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

53 nearby
  • Boozooka0.6 km
  • Ahmed Chem Ltd0.7 km
  • Caviar Fresh Fish0.3 km
  • Costcutter0.8 km
  • Home Bargains at Reading Link Retail Park0.7 km
  • + 48 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • The New Reading Hotel and Cafe0.8 km
  • Premier Inn Reading Central0.7 km
  • The Ibis Styles Reading Centre Hotel1.0 km
  • Sure Hotel by Best Western Reading0.5 km
  • George Hotel (Mercure) Dickens Bar & Brasserie and Bhel Puri1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

76 nearby
  • Chef2table at Makro0.6 km
  • Churches In Reading Drop In Centre0.6 km
  • Dhaulagiri kitchen cafe and restaurant0.7 km
  • Grosvenor Casino0.7 km
  • AMT Coffee at Royal Berkshire Hospital1.0 km
  • + 71 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • The Food Warehouse Iceland0.7 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • K & K Supermarket0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

35 nearby
  • Ephesus Grill0.3 km
  • Home Cooking0.3 km
  • Pizza Presto0.3 km
  • Spicy Hyderabad1.0 km
  • Boost Juice Bars at The Oracle0.9 km
  • + 30 more
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Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Purple Turtle0.9 km
  • South Street Arts Centre Bar0.8 km
  • The Cocktail Club Reading0.9 km
  • Ukrainian Social Club1.0 km
  • Police Social Club0.9 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Reading1.0 km
  • Reading Station1.4 km
  • Reading West1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Whitley Street0.3 km
  • Whitley Street0.3 km
  • West Hill0.3 km
  • Silver Street0.4 km
  • Katesgrove Lane0.4 km