Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

HAGLEY ROAD, RG2 0DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAGLEY ROAD, RG2 0DN.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

398

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 52,100 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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4/10
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5/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 48% of tenure in RG2 0DN — 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RG2 0DN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hagley Road, 0.9km from Whitley in Reading. Administratively it sits within Katesgrove ward and the Reading East constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, RG2 0DN 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 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £330k.

Census 2021 statistics for RG2 0DN are sourced from Output Area E00082737 (shared with 36 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG2 0DN. 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

White / British64.0%
Asian / British Asian15.1%
Black / African / Caribbean8.6%
Other / Mixed12.3%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 300,000

9 sales · Mean £ 294,555

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

RG2 0DN has low crime rates — 48 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.

Violence and sexual offences117
Anti-social behaviour24
Other theft24
Criminal damage and arson15
Burglary14

school Local Schools

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New Christ Church Church of England Primary School

Good189 pupils0.3 km
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The Palmer Primary Academy

Good458 pupils0.5 km
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Reading Girls' School

Good688 pupils0.7 km
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Katesgrove Primary School

Good679 pupils1.0 km
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Coley Primary School

Good257 pupils1.1 km
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Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School

Good568 pupils1.2 km
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Kendrick School

Outstanding830 pupils1.3 km
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Reading School

Outstanding1104 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

39 nearby
  • 7 Day Local0.2 km
  • Best and Less Supermarket0.2 km
  • Newsmasters0.5 km
  • Oakhouse Foods Thames Valley0.4 km
  • One Stop Shop0.5 km
  • + 34 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Eat at St Patricks & St Patrick's Bar at University of Reading0.9 km
  • Kyaneez0.3 km
  • Parthian Climbing0.2 km
  • TeamSport Indoor Karting0.4 km
  • 3 Cooks and a more Excellent Cup Cake at Cintra Park0.7 km
  • + 11 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • Alamin Tandoori0.2 km
  • Picante Peri Peri0.2 km
  • Pizza Go Go0.2 km
  • Wok on Wheels0.2 km
  • Bo Wah0.5 km
  • + 18 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • BJ's Luxury Bingo Club1.0 km
  • The Hop Leaf0.8 km
  • Reading Bowling Club0.7 km
  • The Queens Head0.9 km
  • The Victoria Cross0.8 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • WM Morrisons Supermarkets Ltd0.8 km
  • The Food Warehouse Iceland0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Sure Hotel by Best Western Reading0.6 km
  • The New Reading Hotel and Cafe0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Reading1.5 km
  • Reading Station2.0 km
  • Reading West2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Elgar Road0.2 km
  • Elgar Road0.2 km
  • Christchurch Gardens0.3 km
  • Christchurch Gardens0.4 km
  • Christchurch Court0.4 km