Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

SPRING TERRACE, RG2 0BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPRING TERRACE, RG2 0BD.

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Population

320

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 66,300 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG2 0BD represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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4/10
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4/10
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9/10
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5/10
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10/10
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6/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

RG2 0BD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 33, 31% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

home £370,000 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RG2 0BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Spring Terrace, 0.7km from Coley in Reading. Administratively it sits within Katesgrove ward and the Reading East constituency.

For renters and young professionals, RG2 0BD offers 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 primarily in care and education. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Reading.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £370k.

Census 2021 statistics for RG2 0BD are sourced from Output Area E00082733 (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 0BD. The average age is 32.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British56.2%
Asian / British Asian20.6%
Black / African / Caribbean14.0%
Other / Mixed9.2%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Terraced

£ 350,000

5 sales · Mean £ 334,230

Semi-Detached

£ 290,000

1 sales · Mean £ 290,000

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

RG2 0BD has low crime rates — 35 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 offences149
Anti-social behaviour47
Other theft36
Criminal damage and arson22
Burglary19

school Local Schools

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New Christ Church Church of England Primary School

Good189 pupils0.2 km
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Katesgrove Primary School

Good679 pupils0.6 km
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The Palmer Primary Academy

Good458 pupils0.8 km
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Kendrick School

Outstanding830 pupils0.8 km
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Coley Primary School

Good257 pupils0.9 km
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Reading School

Outstanding1104 pupils1.0 km
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Reading Girls' School

Good688 pupils1.1 km
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Redlands Primary School

Requires Improvement223 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

52 nearby
  • Boozooka0.7 km
  • Ahmed Chem Ltd0.6 km
  • Caviar Fresh Fish0.2 km
  • Costcutter1.0 km
  • Home Bargains at Reading Link Retail Park0.8 km
  • + 47 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • The New Reading Hotel and Cafe0.7 km
  • Premier Inn Reading Central0.8 km
  • Sure Hotel by Best Western Reading0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

57 nearby
  • Chef2table at Makro0.5 km
  • Churches In Reading Drop In Centre0.8 km
  • Dhaulagiri kitchen cafe and restaurant0.6 km
  • Grosvenor Casino0.8 km
  • Sizzling Spice0.9 km
  • + 52 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • The Food Warehouse Iceland0.8 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Ephesus Grill0.2 km
  • Home Cooking0.2 km
  • Pizza Presto0.2 km
  • Spicy Hyderabad0.8 km
  • Boost Juice Bars at The Oracle1.0 km
  • + 25 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • South Street Arts Centre Bar0.9 km
  • The Hop Leaf0.3 km
  • Calico Bar & Eatery0.9 km
  • Reading Bowling Club0.3 km
  • The Queens Head0.9 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Reading1.1 km
  • Reading Station1.6 km
  • Reading West1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Whitley Street0.1 km
  • Whitley Street0.2 km
  • Christchurch Gardens0.2 km
  • Christchurch Gardens0.3 km
  • Glebe Road0.3 km