RG2 0DD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.8km from Fobney Meadow 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.
The people who live in RG2 0DD are typical of a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Outside of residential hours, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 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 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for RG2 0DD are sourced from Output Area E00082737 (shared with 36 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RG2 0DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RG2 0DD.
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
Social renting makes up 48% of tenure in RG2 0DD — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG2 0DD. 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)
RG2 0DD has low crime rates — 49 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
The Palmer Primary Academy
Reading Girls' School
Katesgrove Primary School
Coley Primary School
Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School
Kendrick School
St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- 7 Day Local0.3 km
- Best and Less Supermarket0.3 km
- Newsmasters0.6 km
- Oakhouse Foods Thames Valley0.3 km
- One Stop Shop0.7 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Kyaneez0.3 km
- Parthian Climbing0.2 km
- TeamSport Indoor Karting0.2 km
- 3 Cooks and a more Excellent Cup Cake at Cintra Park0.9 km
- Gooi Nara0.7 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Alamin Tandoori0.3 km
- Picante Peri Peri0.3 km
- Pizza Go Go0.3 km
- Wok on Wheels0.3 km
- Bo Wah0.7 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- BJ's Luxury Bingo Club0.9 km
- The Hop Leaf0.8 km
- Reading Bowling Club0.8 km
- The Victoria Cross0.7 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Aldi0.9 km
- WM Morrisons Supermarkets Ltd0.7 km
- The Food Warehouse Iceland0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Sure Hotel by Best Western Reading0.8 km
- The New Reading Hotel and Cafe0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reading1.5 km
- Reading Station2.0 km
- Reading West2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Elgar Road0.3 km
- Elgar Road0.3 km
- Long Barn Lane0.5 km
- Christchurch Gardens0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: RG20DD · Data under Open Government Licence