Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

DALE ROAD, RG2 0AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DALE ROAD, RG2 0AT.

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Population

304

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 66,300 /yr

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Employed

72%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG2 0AT 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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4/10
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2/10
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10/10
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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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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

RG2 0AT is a young, economically active community — 72% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 34, signalling strong graduate retention. Crime is low — unusually safe for a densely working, young area. Property prices are trending down 1.9% year-on-year.

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

RG2 0AT is a safe, established residential area on Dale Road, 0.4km from Coley in Reading. Administratively it sits within Katesgrove ward and the Reading East constituency.

For renters and young professionals, RG2 0AT offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Reading. Employment levels are high (60% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £160k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 1.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RG2 0AT are sourced from Output Area E00082729 (shared with 4 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 0AT. The average age is 33.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British68.2%
Asian / British Asian16.2%
Black / African / Caribbean6.5%
Other / Mixed9.1%

Economic Activity

72%Active
FT: 60%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Flat

£ 165,500

30 sales · Mean £ 161,300

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

RG2 0AT has low crime rates — 45 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 offences170
Anti-social behaviour68
Other theft42
Shoplifting33
Criminal damage and arson30

school Local Schools

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Katesgrove Primary School

Good679 pupils0.3 km
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New Christ Church Church of England Primary School

Good189 pupils0.4 km
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Coley Primary School

Good257 pupils0.6 km
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Kendrick School

Outstanding830 pupils0.8 km
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The Palmer Primary Academy

Good458 pupils1.1 km
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Reading School

Outstanding1104 pupils1.2 km
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Reading Girls' School

Good688 pupils1.3 km
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All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School

Good59 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

56 nearby
  • Boozooka0.6 km
  • Ahmed Chem Ltd0.8 km
  • Caviar Fresh Fish0.4 km
  • Costcutter0.7 km
  • Home Bargains at Reading Link Retail Park0.5 km
  • + 51 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • The New Reading Hotel and Cafe0.9 km
  • Premier Inn Reading Central0.6 km
  • The Ibis Styles Reading Centre Hotel0.9 km
  • Sure Hotel by Best Western Reading0.7 km
  • George Hotel (Mercure) Dickens Bar & Brasserie and Bhel Puri0.9 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

93 nearby
  • Chef2table at Makro0.6 km
  • Churches In Reading Drop In Centre0.5 km
  • Dhaulagiri kitchen cafe and restaurant0.8 km
  • Grosvenor Casino0.5 km
  • Bella Italia at The Oracle / Super Nonna0.8 km
  • + 88 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • The Food Warehouse Iceland0.5 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • K & K Supermarket0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

33 nearby
  • Ephesus Grill0.4 km
  • Home Cooking0.5 km
  • Pizza Presto0.4 km
  • Boost Juice Bars at The Oracle0.8 km
  • Fuel Juice Bar at The Oracle0.8 km
  • + 28 more
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Pub, NightClub

20 nearby
  • Purple Turtle0.8 km
  • South Street Arts Centre Bar0.8 km
  • The Botanist1.0 km
  • The Cocktail Club Reading0.8 km
  • Ukrainian Social Club1.0 km
  • + 15 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Reading0.9 km
  • Reading Station1.4 km
  • Reading West1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Katesgrove Lane0.2 km
  • Katesgrove Lane0.3 km
  • Admirals Court0.3 km
  • Admirals Court0.3 km
  • West Hill0.3 km