RG2 0AH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cradock Road, 0.7km from Fobney Meadow in Reading. Administratively it sits within Katesgrove ward and the Reading East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, RG2 0AH is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. The daytime character shifts — science and business parks with high status workers. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 58% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Reading.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for RG2 0AH are sourced from Output Area E00082742 (shared with 41 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CRADOCK ROAD, RG2 0AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRADOCK ROAD, RG2 0AH.
287
34
£ 52,100 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG2 0AH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
RG2 0AH has a significant social housing presence — 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG2 0AH. The average age is 33.6. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RG2 0AH is moderate at 67 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Palmer Primary Academy
New Christ Church Church of England Primary School
Reading Girls' School
Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School
Katesgrove Primary School
Coley Primary School
Blagdon Nursery School
St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Boozooka0.4 km
- Ahmed Chem Ltd0.4 km
- Caviar Fresh Fish0.9 km
- Home Bargains at Reading Link Retail Park0.7 km
- Hudsons0.9 km
- + 29 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- The New Reading Hotel and Cafe0.3 km
- Sure Hotel by Best Western Reading1.0 km
- Hilton Reading1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Chef2table at Makro0.2 km
- Dhaulagiri kitchen cafe and restaurant0.4 km
- Fidget & Bob0.8 km
- Grosvenor Casino0.7 km
- Gymfinity Kids Reading0.7 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- The Food Warehouse Iceland0.7 km
- Aldi0.7 km
- WM Morrisons Supermarkets Ltd0.5 km
- Tesco0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Eastern Vegan0.9 km
- Ephesus Grill0.9 km
- Home Cooking1.0 km
- New City Fish Bar0.7 km
- Pizza Presto0.9 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Victoria Cross0.5 km
- BJ's Luxury Bingo Club0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reading1.7 km
- Reading West2.2 km
- Reading Station2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Long Barn Lane0.4 km
- Elgar Road0.4 km
- Long Barn Lane0.4 km
- Elgar Road0.4 km
- Brunel Retail Park0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RG20AH · Data under Open Government Licence