RG2 0DA is a safe, established residential area on Ruston Close, 0.8km from Whitley Wood in Reading. Administratively it sits within Whitley ward and the Reading West constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a science and business parks zone — science and business parks with high status workers. The 28 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £319k, down 26.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RG2 0DA are sourced from Output Area E00177356 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RUSTON CLOSE, RG2 0DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUSTON CLOSE, RG2 0DA.
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28
£ 51,300 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG2 0DA 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 0DA has a highly multicultural community character — 55% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending down 26.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG2 0DA. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger crowd. The neighborhood has a significantly lower average age than the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 291,000
37 sales · Mean £ 293,674
Terraced
£ 450,000
8 sales · Mean £ 445,431
Semi-Detached
£ 390,000
1 sales · Mean £ 390,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG2 0DA has low crime rates — 46 incidents 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.
school Local Schools
Geoffrey Field Junior School
Geoffrey Field Infant School
Christ The King Catholic Primary School
John Madejski Academy
Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School
Blagdon Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- TK Maxx at Reading Gate Retail Park0.7 km
- Whitley Wood Pharmacy0.9 km
- JK Stores0.9 km
- Shell Fairfield Service Station0.2 km
- Niki Convenience Store0.5 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Jazz Cafe at Madejski Stadium0.8 km
- McDonalds at Reading Gate Retail Park0.7 km
- Whitley Cafe0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- Nando's0.2 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Holiday Inn Reading South0.7 km
- Voco Reading Hotel0.8 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-operative Food0.9 km
- Costco Wholesale0.8 km
- Lidl0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Compass Kiosks at Madejski Stadium0.8 km
- KFC at Reading Gate Retail Park0.7 km
- Deep Blue0.4 km
- Sakthi trading0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Beefeater & Premier Inn0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reading3.9 km
- Reading West4.1 km
- Reading Station4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Imperial Way0.1 km
- Imperial Way0.1 km
- Worton Grange0.1 km
- Worton Grange0.1 km
- Perkins Way0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG20DA · Data under Open Government Licence