Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

SENTINEL END, RG2 0BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SENTINEL END, RG2 0BF.

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Population

555

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 51,300 /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 0BF 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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2/10
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2/10
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10/10
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10/10
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6/10
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5/10
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Area Character

55% of RG2 0BF's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.

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

RG2 0BF is a safe, established residential area on Sentinel End, 0.7km from Whitley Wood in Reading. Administratively it sits within Whitley ward and the Reading West constituency.

For families considering a move, RG2 0BF represents 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. Outside of residential hours, science and business parks with high status workers. At 28 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 55% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Reading. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for RG2 0BF are sourced from Output Area E00177356 (shared with 37 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 0BF. The average age is 28.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British45.3%
Asian / British Asian35.3%
Black / African / Caribbean9.2%
Other / Mixed10.3%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 48%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger crowd. The neighborhood has a significantly lower average age than the national baseline.

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

Crime around RG2 0BF is moderate at 54 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences68
Drugs19
Anti-social behaviour16
Criminal damage and arson15
Shoplifting13

school Local Schools

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Geoffrey Field Junior School

Good357 pupils0.8 km
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Geoffrey Field Infant School

Outstanding321 pupils0.8 km
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Christ The King Catholic Primary School

Good319 pupils0.9 km
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John Madejski Academy

Requires Improvement778 pupils1.0 km
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Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School

Good568 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • TK Maxx at Reading Gate Retail Park0.8 km
  • Whitley Wood Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Shell Fairfield Service Station0.1 km
  • Niki Convenience Store0.5 km
  • PMK Supermarket0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Jazz Cafe at Madejski Stadium0.9 km
  • McDonalds at Reading Gate Retail Park0.8 km
  • Whitley Cafe0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee0.1 km
  • Nando's0.1 km
  • + 8 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Reading South0.9 km
  • Voco Reading Hotel0.9 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-operative Food0.9 km
  • Costco Wholesale0.8 km
  • Lidl0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Compass Kiosks at Madejski Stadium0.9 km
  • KFC at Reading Gate Retail Park0.8 km
  • Deep Blue0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Beefeater & Premier Inn0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Reading4.0 km
  • Reading West4.3 km
  • Reading Station4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Perkins Way0.0 km
  • Perkins Way0.0 km
  • Little Lea0.1 km
  • Imperial Way0.1 km
  • Imperial Way0.2 km