RG2 0AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Blyth Walk, 0.7km from Coley in Reading. Administratively it sits within Katesgrove ward and the Reading East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, RG2 0AF is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
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 £342k.
Census 2021 statistics for RG2 0AF are sourced from Output Area E00082731 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BLYTH WALK, RG2 0AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLYTH WALK, RG2 0AF.
320
36
£ 66,300 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG2 0AF represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
RG2 0AF has a significant social housing presence — 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG2 0AF. The average age is 36.4. 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
£ 323,500
4 sales · Mean £ 324,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG2 0AF 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
Kendrick School
Coley Primary School
The Palmer Primary Academy
Reading School
Reading Girls' School
Redlands Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
53 nearby- Boozooka0.7 km
- Ahmed Chem Ltd0.6 km
- Caviar Fresh Fish0.2 km
- Costcutter0.9 km
- Home Bargains at Reading Link Retail Park0.7 km
- + 48 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- The New Reading Hotel and Cafe0.7 km
- Premier Inn Reading Central0.7 km
- Sure Hotel by Best Western Reading0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
61 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 Spice0.9 km
- + 56 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- The Food Warehouse Iceland0.7 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Tesco0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Ephesus Grill0.2 km
- Home Cooking0.2 km
- Pizza Presto0.2 km
- Spicy Hyderabad0.9 km
- Boost Juice Bars at The Oracle0.9 km
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Purple Turtle1.0 km
- South Street Arts Centre Bar0.8 km
- The Cocktail Club Reading1.0 km
- The Retreat1.0 km
- Ukrainian Social Club1.0 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reading1.0 km
- Reading Station1.5 km
- Reading West1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Whitley Street0.2 km
- Whitley Street0.2 km
- Christchurch Gardens0.3 km
- Glebe Road0.3 km
- Christchurch Gardens0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG20AF · Data under Open Government Licence