RG2 0BX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Park View, 0.5km from Coley in Reading. Administratively it sits within Katesgrove ward and the Reading East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, RG2 0BX is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. 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 rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £220k.
Census 2021 statistics for RG2 0BX are sourced from Output Area E00082737 (shared with 36 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PARK VIEW, RG2 0BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARK VIEW, RG2 0BX.
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
RG2 0BX has a significant social housing presence — 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG2 0BX. 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
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
£ 220,000
1 sales · Mean £ 220,000
Flat
£ 280,000
1 sales · Mean £ 280,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG2 0BX has low crime rates — 38 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
New Christ Church Church of England Primary School
Katesgrove Primary School
Coley Primary School
The Palmer Primary Academy
Kendrick School
Reading Girls' School
St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School
Reading School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Boozooka0.3 km
- Ahmed Chem Ltd0.6 km
- Caviar Fresh Fish0.6 km
- Costcutter0.7 km
- Home Bargains at Reading Link Retail Park0.4 km
- + 31 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- The New Reading Hotel and Cafe0.7 km
- Premier Inn Reading Central0.9 km
- Sure Hotel by Best Western Reading0.8 km
- The Crescent Hotel0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Chef2table at Makro0.4 km
- Churches In Reading Drop In Centre0.6 km
- Dhaulagiri kitchen cafe and restaurant0.6 km
- Grosvenor Casino0.4 km
- Kyaneez0.7 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- The Food Warehouse Iceland0.4 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Tesco0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Ephesus Grill0.6 km
- Home Cooking0.6 km
- Pizza Presto0.6 km
- Spicy Hyderabad0.9 km
- Alamin Tandoori0.6 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Hop Leaf0.6 km
- Reading Bowling Club0.7 km
- The Turks Head0.9 km
- Namaste Kitchen at Hook & Tackle0.7 km
- The Castle Tap Public House1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reading1.1 km
- Reading Station1.7 km
- Reading West1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Admirals Court0.3 km
- Admirals Court0.3 km
- Katesgrove Lane0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: RG20BX · Data under Open Government Licence