Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

CRADOCK ROAD, RG2 0AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRADOCK ROAD, RG2 0AH.

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Population

287

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 52,100 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG2 0AH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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5/10
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1/10
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Area Character

RG2 0AH has a significant social housing presence — 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

RG2 0AH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cradock Road, 0.7km from Fobney Meadow in Reading. Administratively it sits within Katesgrove ward and the Reading East constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, RG2 0AH is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. The daytime character shifts — science and business parks with high status workers. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 58% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Reading.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for RG2 0AH are sourced from Output Area E00082742 (shared with 41 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 0AH. The average age is 33.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British41.8%
Asian / British Asian27.7%
Black / African / Caribbean9.2%
Other / Mixed21.2%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around RG2 0AH is moderate at 67 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences71
Shoplifting40
Burglary25
Criminal damage and arson22
Anti-social behaviour13

school Local Schools

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The Palmer Primary Academy

Good458 pupils0.7 km
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New Christ Church Church of England Primary School

Good189 pupils0.7 km
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Reading Girls' School

Good688 pupils0.8 km
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Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School

Good568 pupils1.0 km
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Katesgrove Primary School

Good679 pupils1.2 km
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Coley Primary School

Good257 pupils1.3 km
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Blagdon Nursery School

Outstanding142 pupils1.3 km
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St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School

Inadequate309 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

34 nearby
  • Boozooka0.4 km
  • Ahmed Chem Ltd0.4 km
  • Caviar Fresh Fish0.9 km
  • Home Bargains at Reading Link Retail Park0.7 km
  • Hudsons0.9 km
  • + 29 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • The New Reading Hotel and Cafe0.3 km
  • Sure Hotel by Best Western Reading1.0 km
  • Hilton Reading1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Chef2table at Makro0.2 km
  • Dhaulagiri kitchen cafe and restaurant0.4 km
  • Fidget & Bob0.8 km
  • Grosvenor Casino0.7 km
  • Gymfinity Kids Reading0.7 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • The Food Warehouse Iceland0.7 km
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • WM Morrisons Supermarkets Ltd0.5 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Eastern Vegan0.9 km
  • Ephesus Grill0.9 km
  • Home Cooking1.0 km
  • New City Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Pizza Presto0.9 km
  • + 16 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Victoria Cross0.5 km
  • BJ's Luxury Bingo Club0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Reading1.7 km
  • Reading West2.2 km
  • Reading Station2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Long Barn Lane0.4 km
  • Elgar Road0.4 km
  • Long Barn Lane0.4 km
  • Elgar Road0.4 km
  • Brunel Retail Park0.4 km