RG2 0BT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Coley in Reading. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Katesgrove ward and the Reading East constituency.
Within the RG2 district, this postcode is characterised by a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. By day, the area transitions to a industrial units character: non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for RG2 0BT are sourced from Output Area E00082737 (shared with 36 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RG2 0BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RG2 0BT.
398
33
£ 52,100 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 48% social renting, RG2 0BT is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 33-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG2 0BT. 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
Economic Activity
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RG2 0BT is moderate at 55 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
New Christ Church Church of England Primary School
The Palmer Primary Academy
Katesgrove Primary School
Coley Primary School
Reading Girls' School
St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School
Kendrick School
Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- McColls0.9 km
- Zabeecha Meat at Reading Food Centre0.8 km
- 7 Day Local0.4 km
- Best and Less Supermarket0.4 km
- Newsmasters0.8 km
- + 31 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- 3 Cooks and a more Excellent Cup Cake at Cintra Park0.9 km
- Kyaneez0.5 km
- Parthian Climbing0.1 km
- TeamSport Indoor Karting0.3 km
- 23.5 Degrees TA Starbucks0.5 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Bo Wah0.8 km
- Dilwar Pindi Express0.8 km
- Alamin Tandoori0.4 km
- Picante Peri Peri0.4 km
- Pizza Go Go0.4 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Sure Hotel by Best Western Reading0.8 km
- The New Reading Hotel and Cafe0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Reading Bowling Club0.8 km
- Namaste Kitchen at Hook & Tackle0.9 km
- The Victoria Cross0.9 km
- The Hop Leaf0.8 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- WM Morrisons Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- The Food Warehouse Iceland0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reading1.4 km
- Reading Station1.9 km
- Reading West1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Elgar Road0.4 km
- Elgar Road0.4 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: RG20BT · Data under Open Government Licence