RG2 0DR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Rowley Road, 0.8km from Whitley in Reading. Administratively it sits within Katesgrove ward and the Reading East constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% 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. Property: Average house prices are around £351k, up 6.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RG2 0DR are sourced from Output Area E00082739 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROWLEY ROAD, RG2 0DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROWLEY ROAD, RG2 0DR.
319
39
£ 52,100 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. RG2 0DR's 67% ownership and 39-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £351k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 6.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG2 0DR. The average age is 39.0. 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 mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 335,000
8 sales · Mean £ 336,875
Semi-Detached
£ 345,000
2 sales · Mean £ 345,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG2 0DR 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
Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School
Coley Primary School
Reading School
Blagdon Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- 7 Day Local0.1 km
- Best and Less Supermarket0.1 km
- Newsmasters0.4 km
- Oakhouse Foods Thames Valley0.3 km
- One Stop Shop0.4 km
- + 35 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Eat at St Patricks & St Patrick's Bar at University of Reading0.9 km
- Kyaneez0.2 km
- Parthian Climbing0.3 km
- TeamSport Indoor Karting0.4 km
- 3 Cooks and a more Excellent Cup Cake at Cintra Park0.7 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Alamin Tandoori0.1 km
- Picante Peri Peri0.1 km
- Pizza Go Go0.1 km
- Wok on Wheels0.1 km
- Bo Wah0.4 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Northcourt Bars & Dining at University of Reading1.0 km
- BJ's Luxury Bingo Club0.9 km
- The Hop Leaf0.8 km
- Reading Bowling Club0.7 km
- The Queens Head0.9 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Aldi0.8 km
- WM Morrisons Supermarkets Ltd0.7 km
- The Food Warehouse Iceland0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Sure Hotel by Best Western Reading0.6 km
- The New Reading Hotel and Cafe0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reading1.6 km
- Reading Station2.1 km
- Reading West2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Elgar Road0.1 km
- Elgar Road0.1 km
- Christchurch Gardens0.3 km
- Long Barn Lane0.4 km
- Warwick Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RG20DR · Data under Open Government Licence