Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

RG2 0AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RG2 0AU.

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Population

398

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 52,100 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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4/10
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5/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

With 48% social renting, RG2 0AU is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

RG2 0AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.8km from Coley in Reading. Administratively it sits within Katesgrove ward and the Reading East constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, RG2 0AU is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Reading.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for RG2 0AU are sourced from Output Area E00082737 (shared with 36 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 0AU. The average age is 32.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British64.0%
Asian / British Asian15.1%
Black / African / Caribbean8.6%
Other / Mixed12.3%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 5%
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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.

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

RG2 0AU has low crime rates — 49 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 offences143
Anti-social behaviour37
Other theft26
Criminal damage and arson18
Burglary16

school Local Schools

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New Christ Church Church of England Primary School

Good189 pupils0.3 km
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The Palmer Primary Academy

Good458 pupils0.7 km
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Katesgrove Primary School

Good679 pupils0.8 km
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Reading Girls' School

Good688 pupils0.9 km
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Coley Primary School

Good257 pupils1.0 km
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Kendrick School

Outstanding830 pupils1.2 km
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Reading School

Outstanding1104 pupils1.3 km
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Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School

Good568 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • 3 Cooks and a more Excellent Cup Cake at Cintra Park0.7 km
  • Kyaneez0.5 km
  • Parthian Climbing0.0 km
  • TeamSport Indoor Karting0.4 km
  • 23.5 Degrees TA Starbucks0.6 km
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • Zabeecha Meat at Reading Food Centre0.7 km
  • 7 Day Local0.4 km
  • Best and Less Supermarket0.4 km
  • Newsmasters0.7 km
  • Oakhouse Foods Thames Valley0.5 km
  • + 28 more
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Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Bo Wah0.7 km
  • Dilwar Pindi Express0.7 km
  • Alamin Tandoori0.4 km
  • Picante Peri Peri0.4 km
  • Pizza Go Go0.4 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • WM Morrisons Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • The Food Warehouse Iceland0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Turks Head1.0 km
  • Reading Bowling Club0.6 km
  • Namaste Kitchen at Hook & Tackle0.9 km
  • The Victoria Cross0.9 km
  • The Hop Leaf0.7 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Sure Hotel by Best Western Reading0.6 km
  • The New Reading Hotel and Cafe0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Reading1.3 km
  • Reading Station1.8 km
  • Reading West2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Elgar Road0.3 km
  • Elgar Road0.4 km
  • Christchurch Gardens0.4 km
  • Christchurch Gardens0.4 km
  • Christchurch Court0.5 km