RG2 0AR is a safe, established residential area located 0.8km from Southern Hill in Reading. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Katesgrove ward and the Reading East constituency.
This is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. The area has a notably diverse population — 52% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Reading.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for RG2 0AR are sourced from Output Area E00082732 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RG2 0AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RG2 0AR.
274
38
£ 66,300 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
RG2 0AR is a high-turnover rental hub — with 70% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Average age 38 and low crime make this an unusually liveable rental area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG2 0AR. The average age is 38.3. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG2 0AR has low crime rates — 41 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
The Palmer Primary Academy
Katesgrove Primary School
Coley Primary School
Kendrick School
Reading Girls' School
Reading School
Redlands Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Boozooka0.6 km
- Ahmed Chem Ltd0.4 km
- Caviar Fresh Fish0.3 km
- Home Bargains at Reading Link Retail Park0.7 km
- Jeevika Store0.2 km
- + 31 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- The New Reading Hotel and Cafe0.5 km
- Premier Inn Reading Central0.9 km
- Sure Hotel by Best Western Reading0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Chef2table at Makro0.4 km
- Churches In Reading Drop In Centre0.8 km
- Dhaulagiri kitchen cafe and restaurant0.4 km
- Grosvenor Casino0.7 km
- Sizzling Spice0.8 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- The Food Warehouse Iceland0.7 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Tesco0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Ephesus Grill0.3 km
- Home Cooking0.3 km
- Pizza Presto0.3 km
- Spicy Hyderabad0.7 km
- Lenny's Caribbean0.2 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- South Street Arts Centre Bar1.0 km
- The Hop Leaf0.5 km
- Calico Bar & Eatery1.0 km
- Reading Bowling Club0.4 km
- The Queens Head0.8 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reading1.2 km
- Reading Station1.7 km
- Reading West2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Christchurch Gardens0.2 km
- Christchurch Gardens0.2 km
- Whitley Street0.2 km
- Whitley Street0.3 km
- Christchurch Court0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG20AR · Data under Open Government Licence