RG2 0AE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Collis Street, 0.6km from Coley in Reading. Administratively it sits within Katesgrove ward and the Reading East constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 31 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 53% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Reading. Employment levels are high (54% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
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 £287k, up 0.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RG2 0AE are sourced from Output Area E00082735 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COLLIS STREET, RG2 0AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLLIS STREET, RG2 0AE.
274
31
£ 66,300 /yr
70%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG2 0AE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
RG2 0AE is a young, economically active community — 70% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 31, signalling strong graduate retention. Crime is low — unusually safe for a densely working, young area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG2 0AE. The average age is 31.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 160,000
2 sales · Mean £ 160,000
Terraced
£ 280,000
30 sales · Mean £ 283,301
Semi-Detached
£ 309,000
4 sales · Mean £ 308,375
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG2 0AE 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.
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
St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
49 nearby- Boozooka0.6 km
- Ahmed Chem Ltd0.7 km
- Caviar Fresh Fish0.3 km
- Costcutter0.8 km
- Home Bargains at Reading Link Retail Park0.6 km
- + 44 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 Reading0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
54 nearby- Chef2table at Makro0.5 km
- Churches In Reading Drop In Centre0.6 km
- Dhaulagiri kitchen cafe and restaurant0.7 km
- Grosvenor Casino0.6 km
- Bella Italia at The Oracle / Super Nonna0.9 km
- + 49 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- The Food Warehouse Iceland0.6 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- K & K Supermarket1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Ephesus Grill0.3 km
- Home Cooking0.4 km
- Pizza Presto0.3 km
- Spicy Hyderabad0.9 km
- Boost Juice Bars at The Oracle0.9 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Purple Turtle1.0 km
- South Street Arts Centre Bar0.9 km
- The Cocktail Club Reading1.0 km
- Police Social Club0.9 km
- The Hop Leaf0.3 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reading1.0 km
- Reading Station1.5 km
- Reading West1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Whitley Street0.3 km
- Whitley Street0.3 km
- West Hill0.4 km
- Katesgrove Lane0.4 km
- Christchurch Gardens0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RG20AE · Data under Open Government Licence