Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

KINVER WALK, RG2 0AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINVER WALK, RG2 0AD.

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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

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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

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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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.

Violence and sexual offences145
Anti-social behaviour56
Other theft36
Public order26
Criminal damage and arson24

school Local Schools

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New Christ Church Church of England Primary School

Good189 pupils0.2 km
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Katesgrove Primary School

Good679 pupils0.5 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

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
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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

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
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • The Food Warehouse Iceland0.7 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • K & K Supermarket1.0 km
fastfood

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
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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