RG2 0BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Westerham Walk, 0.7km from Southern Hill in Reading. Administratively it sits within Katesgrove ward and the Reading East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, RG2 0BA is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £261k.
Census 2021 statistics for RG2 0BA are sourced from Output Area E00082731 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WESTERHAM WALK, RG2 0BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTERHAM WALK, RG2 0BA.
320
36
£ 66,300 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG2 0BA represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
With 38% social renting, RG2 0BA is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG2 0BA. The average age is 36.4. 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
Flat
£ 248,250
2 sales · Mean £ 248,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG2 0BA has low crime rates — 39 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
Kendrick School
The Palmer Primary Academy
Coley Primary School
Reading School
Reading Girls' School
Redlands Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
53 nearby- Boozooka0.8 km
- Ahmed Chem Ltd0.6 km
- Caviar Fresh Fish0.1 km
- Home Bargains at Reading Link Retail Park0.8 km
- Jeevika Store0.2 km
- + 48 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- The New Reading Hotel and Cafe0.8 km
- Premier Inn Reading Central0.7 km
- Sure Hotel by Best Western Reading0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
62 nearby- Chef2table at Makro0.6 km
- Churches In Reading Drop In Centre0.8 km
- Dhaulagiri kitchen cafe and restaurant0.6 km
- Grosvenor Casino0.8 km
- Sizzling Spice0.8 km
- + 57 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- The Food Warehouse Iceland0.8 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- Tesco0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Ephesus Grill0.1 km
- Home Cooking0.1 km
- Pizza Presto0.1 km
- Spicy Hyderabad0.9 km
- Boost Juice Bars at The Oracle0.9 km
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- South Street Arts Centre Bar0.8 km
- The Lyndhurst Arms1.0 km
- The Retreat0.9 km
- Ukrainian Social Club0.9 km
- Reading Bowling Club0.2 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reading1.0 km
- Reading Station1.5 km
- Reading West1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Whitley Street0.1 km
- Whitley Street0.1 km
- Christchurch Gardens0.3 km
- Morgan Road0.3 km
- Glebe Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG20BA · Data under Open Government Licence