RG2 0BJ is a safe, established residential area on Elgar Road, 0.3km from Coley in Reading. Administratively it sits within Katesgrove ward and the Reading East constituency.
For renters and young professionals, RG2 0BJ 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. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 47% 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. Employment levels are high (51% 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: Average house prices are around £397k, up 11.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RG2 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00082722 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELGAR ROAD, RG2 0BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELGAR ROAD, RG2 0BJ.
401
35
£ 66,300 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG2 0BJ 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.
Area Character
RG2 0BJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 24% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £397k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 11.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG2 0BJ. The average age is 35.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 321,000
9 sales · Mean £ 346,658
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG2 0BJ 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.
school Local Schools
Katesgrove Primary School
Coley Primary School
New Christ Church Church of England Primary School
Kendrick School
All Saints Junior School
All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School
The Palmer Primary Academy
Reading School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
96 nearby- Boozooka0.7 km
- Ahmed Chem Ltd1.0 km
- Caviar Fresh Fish0.6 km
- Costcutter0.5 km
- Home Bargains at Reading Link Retail Park0.5 km
- + 91 more
Restaurant, Cafe
128 nearby- Chef2table at Makro0.8 km
- Churches In Reading Drop In Centre0.3 km
- Dhaulagiri kitchen cafe and restaurant1.0 km
- Grosvenor Casino0.5 km
- Bella Italia at The Oracle / Super Nonna0.7 km
- + 123 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- The Food Warehouse Iceland0.5 km
- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
50 nearby- Ephesus Grill0.6 km
- Home Cooking0.6 km
- Pizza Presto0.6 km
- Boost Juice Bars at The Oracle0.7 km
- Fuel Juice Bar at The Oracle0.7 km
- + 45 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
13 nearby- Premier Inn Reading Central0.5 km
- The Ibis Styles Reading Centre Hotel0.8 km
- The Roseate/The Reading Rooms1.0 km
- Belle Vue House Hotel1.0 km
- Bow Guest House0.9 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
28 nearby- Playlist Live / Live Investments1.0 km
- Purple Turtle0.7 km
- South Street Arts Centre Bar0.8 km
- The Botanist0.9 km
- The Cocktail Club Reading0.7 km
- + 23 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reading0.7 km
- Reading Station1.2 km
- Reading West1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Katesgrove Lane0.1 km
- Katesgrove Lane0.1 km
- Admirals Court0.3 km
- Pell Street0.3 km
- Admirals Court0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG20BJ · Data under Open Government Licence