RG2 0AD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Kinver Walk, 0.6km from Coley in Reading. Administratively it sits within Katesgrove ward and the Reading East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, RG2 0AD is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £260k.
Census 2021 statistics for RG2 0AD are sourced from Output Area E00082714 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KINVER WALK, RG2 0AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINVER WALK, RG2 0AD.
369
34
£ 66,300 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 57% social renting, RG2 0AD is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG2 0AD. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 260,000
2 sales · Mean £ 260,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG2 0AD has low crime rates — 40 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.
school Local Schools
New Christ Church Church of England Primary School
Katesgrove Primary School
Coley Primary School
Kendrick School
The Palmer Primary Academy
Reading School
Reading Girls' School
Redlands Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
54 nearby- Boozooka0.6 km
- Ahmed Chem Ltd0.6 km
- Caviar Fresh Fish0.3 km
- Costcutter0.9 km
- Home Bargains at Reading Link Retail Park0.7 km
- + 49 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- The New Reading Hotel and Cafe0.8 km
- Premier Inn Reading Central0.7 km
- Sure Hotel by Best Western Reading0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
63 nearby- Chef2table at Makro0.6 km
- Churches In Reading Drop In Centre0.7 km
- Dhaulagiri kitchen cafe and restaurant0.6 km
- Grosvenor Casino0.7 km
- Sizzling Spice1.0 km
- + 58 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- The Food Warehouse Iceland0.7 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- K & K Supermarket1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Ephesus Grill0.3 km
- Home Cooking0.3 km
- Pizza Presto0.3 km
- Spicy Hyderabad0.9 km
- Boost Juice Bars at The Oracle0.9 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Purple Turtle1.0 km
- South Street Arts Centre Bar0.8 km
- The Cocktail Club Reading1.0 km
- Ukrainian Social Club1.0 km
- Police Social Club1.0 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reading1.0 km
- Reading Station1.5 km
- Reading West1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Whitley Street0.2 km
- Whitley Street0.2 km
- Christchurch Gardens0.3 km
- West Hill0.4 km
- Silver Street0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RG20AD · Data under Open Government Licence