Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

LONGSHIPS WAY, RG2 0AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONGSHIPS WAY, RG2 0AJ.

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Population

237

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 52,100 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG2 0AJ 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.

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1/10
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4/10
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7/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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8/10
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4/10
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1/10
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Area Character

RG2 0AJ has a highly multicultural community character — 62% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 29 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.

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

RG2 0AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Longships Way, 0.8km from Fobney Meadow in Reading. Administratively it sits within Whitley ward and the Reading West constituency.

Day-to-day life in RG2 0AJ has the character of 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 workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. The area has a notably diverse population — 62% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Reading. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £218k, up 0.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RG2 0AJ are sourced from Output Area E00177279 (shared with 632 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 0AJ. The average age is 29.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British37.5%
Asian / British Asian34.6%
Black / African / Caribbean17.1%
Other / Mixed10.8%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 47%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 262,500

23 sales · Mean £ 272,343

Terraced

£ 465,150

16 sales · Mean £ 464,393

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

Crime around RG2 0AJ is moderate at 69 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting86
Violence and sexual offences61
Other theft39
Anti-social behaviour29
Burglary29

school Local Schools

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Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School

Good568 pupils0.5 km
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Reading Girls' School

Good688 pupils0.9 km
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Blagdon Nursery School

Outstanding142 pupils1.0 km
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The Palmer Primary Academy

Good458 pupils1.0 km
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John Madejski Academy

Requires Improvement778 pupils1.0 km
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Christ The King Catholic Primary School

Good319 pupils1.2 km
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Geoffrey Field Junior School

Good357 pupils1.3 km
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Geoffrey Field Infant School

Outstanding321 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Ahmed Chem Ltd1.0 km
  • BS Global Stores0.6 km
  • Hudsons0.2 km
  • Supersave Convenience0.7 km
  • Trehan Newsagents1.0 km
  • + 15 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • The New Reading Hotel and Cafe0.9 km
  • Holiday Inn Reading South0.6 km
  • Hilton Reading0.4 km
  • Travelodge Reading Whitley0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Chef2table at Makro1.0 km
  • Dhaulagiri kitchen cafe and restaurant1.0 km
  • Fidget & Bob0.2 km
  • Gymfinity Kids Reading0.1 km
  • The Hexagon0.1 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Eastern Vegan0.7 km
  • New City Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Sakthi trading0.6 km
  • The Golden Dragon0.7 km
  • Alamin Tandoori1.0 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • BJ's Luxury Bingo Club0.1 km
  • The Victoria Cross0.3 km
  • World Turned Upside Down0.4 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi0.3 km
  • WM Morrisons Supermarkets Ltd0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Reading2.5 km
  • Reading West2.8 km
  • Reading Station3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Manor Farm Road0.2 km
  • Gillette Way0.2 km
  • Gillette Way0.2 km
  • Manor Farm Road0.2 km
  • Central Piazza0.2 km