RG2 0DJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Tippett Rise, 0.5km from Coley in Reading. Administratively it sits within Katesgrove ward and the Reading East constituency.
For renters and young professionals, RG2 0DJ offers 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. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With residents averaging 31 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 53% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Reading. Employment levels are high (54% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £172k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 26.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RG2 0DJ are sourced from Output Area E00082735 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TIPPETT RISE, RG2 0DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TIPPETT RISE, RG2 0DJ.
274
31
£ 66,300 /yr
70%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG2 0DJ 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
With 70% economic activity and an average age of 31, RG2 0DJ is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Crime is low — unusually safe for a densely working, young area. Property prices are trending down 26.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG2 0DJ. The average age is 31.5. 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
Flat
£ 167,500
36 sales · Mean £ 170,652
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG2 0DJ has low crime rates — 45 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
Kendrick School
The Palmer Primary Academy
Reading School
Reading Girls' School
St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
47 nearby- Boozooka0.5 km
- Ahmed Chem Ltd0.7 km
- Caviar Fresh Fish0.4 km
- Costcutter0.7 km
- Home Bargains at Reading Link Retail Park0.5 km
- + 42 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- The New Reading Hotel and Cafe0.8 km
- Premier Inn Reading Central0.7 km
- Sure Hotel by Best Western Reading0.7 km
- The Crescent Hotel0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
56 nearby- Chef2table at Makro0.6 km
- Churches In Reading Drop In Centre0.5 km
- Dhaulagiri kitchen cafe and restaurant0.7 km
- Grosvenor Casino0.5 km
- Bella Italia at The Oracle / Super Nonna0.9 km
- + 51 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- The Food Warehouse Iceland0.5 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- K & K Supermarket0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Ephesus Grill0.4 km
- Home Cooking0.5 km
- Pizza Presto0.4 km
- Boost Juice Bars at The Oracle0.9 km
- Fuel Juice Bar at The Oracle0.9 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Purple Turtle0.9 km
- South Street Arts Centre Bar0.9 km
- The Cocktail Club Reading0.9 km
- Police Social Club0.9 km
- The Hop Leaf0.4 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reading1.0 km
- Reading Station1.5 km
- Reading West1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Admirals Court0.3 km
- Admirals Court0.3 km
- Katesgrove Lane0.3 km
- Katesgrove Lane0.3 km
- West Hill0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RG20DJ · Data under Open Government Licence