RG2 0DB is a safe, established residential area on Tidman Road, 0.6km 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. During the day, science and business parks with high status workers. The community skews young professional (average age 28) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £158k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 128.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RG2 0DB are sourced from Output Area E00177356 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TIDMAN ROAD, RG2 0DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TIDMAN ROAD, RG2 0DB.
555
28
£ 51,300 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG2 0DB 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
55% of RG2 0DB's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending up 128.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG2 0DB. 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
Age Profile: A notably young demographic. The local population leans heavily toward young adults in their early-to-mid twenties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 308,725
26 sales · Mean £ 250,938
Terraced
£ 455,000
16 sales · Mean £ 454,125
Semi-Detached
£ 416,000
10 sales · Mean £ 439,995
Detached
£ 525,000
1 sales · Mean £ 525,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG2 0DB has low crime rates — 49 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
9 nearby- TK Maxx at Reading Gate Retail Park0.8 km
- Northumberland Food & Wine0.9 km
- Whitley Wood Pharmacy0.8 km
- JK Stores0.9 km
- Shell Fairfield Service Station0.2 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Jazz Cafe at Madejski Stadium0.9 km
- McDonalds at Reading Gate Retail Park0.8 km
- Whitley Cafe0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- Nando's0.3 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Holiday Inn Reading South0.7 km
- Voco Reading Hotel0.9 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-operative Food0.7 km
- Costco Wholesale0.9 km
- Lidl0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Compass Kiosks at Madejski Stadium0.9 km
- Dragon Garden0.9 km
- KFC at Reading Gate Retail Park0.8 km
- Curry Chef0.9 km
- Deep Blue0.3 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Beefeater & Premier Inn0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reading3.9 km
- Reading West4.2 km
- Reading Station4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Worton Grange0.1 km
- Worton Grange0.1 km
- Imperial Way0.2 km
- Imperial Way0.2 km
- Perkins Way0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG20DB · Data under Open Government Licence