Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

RG2 0BU House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

287

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 52,100 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG2 0BU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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

With 42% social renting, RG2 0BU is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

RG2 0BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.8km from Whitley 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 mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. By day, the area transitions to a science and business parks character: science and business parks with high status workers. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. The area has a notably diverse population — 58% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Reading.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for RG2 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00082742 (shared with 41 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 0BU. The average age is 33.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British41.8%
Asian / British Asian27.7%
Black / African / Caribbean9.2%
Other / Mixed21.2%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around RG2 0BU is moderate at 51 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 offences107
Anti-social behaviour27
Burglary21
Other theft21
Criminal damage and arson20

school Local Schools

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The Palmer Primary Academy

Good458 pupils0.5 km
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New Christ Church Church of England Primary School

Good189 pupils0.5 km
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Reading Girls' School

Good688 pupils0.7 km
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Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School

Good568 pupils1.1 km
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Katesgrove Primary School

Good679 pupils1.1 km
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Coley Primary School

Good257 pupils1.3 km
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Blagdon Nursery School

Outstanding142 pupils1.3 km
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Kendrick School

Outstanding830 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

40 nearby
  • 7 Day Local0.1 km
  • Best and Less Supermarket0.2 km
  • Newsmasters0.5 km
  • Oakhouse Foods Thames Valley0.2 km
  • One Stop Shop0.5 km
  • + 35 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Eat at St Patricks & St Patrick's Bar at University of Reading0.9 km
  • Kyaneez0.2 km
  • Parthian Climbing0.3 km
  • TeamSport Indoor Karting0.3 km
  • 3 Cooks and a more Excellent Cup Cake at Cintra Park0.8 km
  • + 11 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • Alamin Tandoori0.2 km
  • Picante Peri Peri0.2 km
  • Pizza Go Go0.2 km
  • Wok on Wheels0.1 km
  • Bo Wah0.5 km
  • + 18 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • BJ's Luxury Bingo Club0.8 km
  • The Hop Leaf0.9 km
  • Reading Bowling Club0.8 km
  • The Queens Head1.0 km
  • The Victoria Cross0.6 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • WM Morrisons Supermarkets Ltd0.6 km
  • The Food Warehouse Iceland0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Sure Hotel by Best Western Reading0.7 km
  • The New Reading Hotel and Cafe0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Reading1.6 km
  • Reading Station2.1 km
  • Reading West2.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Elgar Road0.1 km
  • Elgar Road0.2 km
  • Long Barn Lane0.3 km
  • Long Barn Lane0.4 km
  • Christchurch Gardens0.5 km