Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

WATERLOO ROAD, RG2 0AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATERLOO ROAD, RG2 0AG.

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Population

296

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 66,300 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG2 0AG 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.

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5/10
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3/10
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10/10
workEmployment
6/10
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10/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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7/10
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4/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines RG2 0AG — 49% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending down 1.8% year-on-year.

home £274,000 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RG2 0AG is a safe, established residential area on Waterloo Road, 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 49% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Reading.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £274k, down 1.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RG2 0AG are sourced from Output Area E00082715 (shared with 7 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 0AG. The average age is 35.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British50.7%
Asian / British Asian41.3%
Black / African / Caribbean2.3%
Other / Mixed5.7%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 270,000

1 sales · Mean £ 270,000

Terraced

£ 282,500

10 sales · Mean £ 294,900

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

RG2 0AG has low crime rates — 47 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 behaviour54
Shoplifting40
Other theft38
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 pupils0.5 km
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Coley Primary School

Good257 pupils0.7 km
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The Palmer Primary Academy

Good458 pupils0.9 km
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Kendrick School

Outstanding830 pupils0.9 km
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Reading Girls' School

Good688 pupils1.2 km
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Reading School

Outstanding1104 pupils1.2 km
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St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School

Inadequate309 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

48 nearby
  • Boozooka0.5 km
  • Ahmed Chem Ltd0.6 km
  • Caviar Fresh Fish0.4 km
  • Costcutter0.8 km
  • Home Bargains at Reading Link Retail Park0.5 km
  • + 43 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • The New Reading Hotel and Cafe0.7 km
  • Premier Inn Reading Central0.8 km
  • Sure Hotel by Best Western Reading0.6 km
  • The Crescent Hotel1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

47 nearby
  • Chef2table at Makro0.5 km
  • Churches In Reading Drop In Centre0.6 km
  • Dhaulagiri kitchen cafe and restaurant0.6 km
  • Grosvenor Casino0.5 km
  • Bella Italia at The Oracle / Super Nonna1.0 km
  • + 42 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • The Food Warehouse Iceland0.5 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • Ephesus Grill0.4 km
  • Home Cooking0.4 km
  • Pizza Presto0.4 km
  • Spicy Hyderabad0.9 km
  • Boost Juice Bars at The Oracle1.0 km
  • + 23 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • South Street Arts Centre Bar0.9 km
  • Police Social Club1.0 km
  • The Hop Leaf0.4 km
  • Reading Bowling Club0.5 km
  • The Turks Head0.7 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Reading1.1 km
  • Reading Station1.6 km
  • Reading West1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Whitley Street0.4 km
  • Whitley Street0.4 km
  • Admirals Court0.4 km
  • Admirals Court0.4 km
  • Christchurch Gardens0.4 km