RG2 0AW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Elizabeth Walk, 0.7km from Coley in Reading. Administratively it sits within Katesgrove ward and the Reading East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, RG2 0AW is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 55% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Reading.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £275k.
Census 2021 statistics for RG2 0AW are sourced from Output Area E00082714 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELIZABETH WALK, RG2 0AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELIZABETH WALK, RG2 0AW.
369
34
£ 66,300 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 57% of tenure in RG2 0AW — 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG2 0AW. The average age is 34.4. 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
Terraced
£ 275,000
1 sales · Mean £ 275,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG2 0AW has low crime rates — 40 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
The Palmer Primary Academy
Kendrick School
Coley Primary School
Reading Girls' School
Reading School
Redlands Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- Boozooka0.6 km
- Ahmed Chem Ltd0.5 km
- Caviar Fresh Fish0.2 km
- Costcutter1.0 km
- Home Bargains at Reading Link Retail Park0.7 km
- + 34 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- The New Reading Hotel and Cafe0.6 km
- Premier Inn Reading Central0.8 km
- Sure Hotel by Best Western Reading0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Chef2table at Makro0.5 km
- Churches In Reading Drop In Centre0.8 km
- Dhaulagiri kitchen cafe and restaurant0.5 km
- Grosvenor Casino0.7 km
- Sizzling Spice0.9 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- The Food Warehouse Iceland0.7 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Tesco0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Ephesus Grill0.2 km
- Home Cooking0.3 km
- Pizza Presto0.2 km
- Spicy Hyderabad0.8 km
- Alamin Tandoori0.5 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- South Street Arts Centre Bar0.9 km
- The Hop Leaf0.4 km
- Reading Bowling Club0.4 km
- The Queens Head0.9 km
- The Turks Head0.7 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reading1.1 km
- Reading Station1.6 km
- Reading West1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Whitley Street0.2 km
- Whitley Street0.2 km
- Christchurch Gardens0.2 km
- Christchurch Gardens0.2 km
- Glebe Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG20AW · Data under Open Government Licence