RG2 0DT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Shenstone Road, 0.8km from Southern Hill in Reading. Administratively it sits within Katesgrove ward and the Reading East constituency.
For families considering a move, RG2 0DT represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £383k, up 3.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RG2 0DT are sourced from Output Area E00082739 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHENSTONE ROAD, RG2 0DT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHENSTONE ROAD, RG2 0DT.
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
RG2 0DT is an established family neighbourhood — 67% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £383k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 3.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG2 0DT. 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
Detached
£ 422,000
2 sales · Mean £ 422,000
Semi-Detached
£ 385,000
7 sales · Mean £ 384,285
Terraced
£ 295,000
1 sales · Mean £ 295,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RG2 0DT is moderate at 54 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
Reading School
Coley Primary School
Kendrick 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 Valley0.4 km
- One Stop Shop0.4 km
- + 35 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Eat at St Patricks & St Patrick's Bar at University of Reading0.8 km
- Kyaneez0.3 km
- Parthian Climbing0.3 km
- TeamSport Indoor Karting0.5 km
- 23.5 Degrees TA Starbucks0.9 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
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- + 18 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Sure Hotel by Best Western Reading0.5 km
- The New Reading Hotel and Cafe0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Reading Bowling Club0.6 km
- The Queens Head0.8 km
- The Victoria Cross0.8 km
- Northcourt Bars & Dining at University of Reading0.9 km
- The Hop Leaf0.8 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi0.9 km
- WM Morrisons Supermarkets Ltd0.8 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- The Food Warehouse Iceland0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reading1.5 km
- Reading Station2.0 km
- Reading West2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Elgar Road0.1 km
- Elgar Road0.1 km
- Christchurch Gardens0.3 km
- Warwick Road0.3 km
- Christchurch Court0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG20DT · Data under Open Government Licence