Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

TAYNTON WALK, RG2 0BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TAYNTON WALK, RG2 0BB.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

320

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 66,300 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: RG2 0BB 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.

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5/10
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2/10
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9/10
workEmployment
6/10
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10/10
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6/10
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9/10
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2/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 38% of tenure in RG2 0BB — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

home £225,000 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RG2 0BB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Taynton 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 0BB is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £225k.

Census 2021 statistics for RG2 0BB are sourced from Output Area E00082731 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG2 0BB. 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

White / British72.1%
Asian / British Asian14.9%
Black / African / Caribbean7.4%
Other / Mixed5.6%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 185,000

1 sales · Mean £ 185,000

Semi-Detached

£ 265,000

1 sales · Mean £ 265,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

RG2 0BB has low crime rates — 35 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.

Violence and sexual offences145
Anti-social behaviour58
Other theft38
Public order26
Burglary24

school Local Schools

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New Christ Church Church of England Primary School

Good189 pupils0.3 km
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Katesgrove Primary School

Good679 pupils0.5 km
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Kendrick School

Outstanding830 pupils0.7 km
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Coley Primary School

Good257 pupils0.8 km
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The Palmer Primary Academy

Good458 pupils0.9 km
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Reading School

Outstanding1104 pupils0.9 km
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Reading Girls' School

Good688 pupils1.2 km
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Redlands Primary School

Requires Improvement223 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • Escape Hunt1.0 km
  • Back of Beyond1.0 km
  • Purple Turtle1.0 km
  • South Street Arts Centre Bar0.7 km
  • The Cocktail Club Reading1.0 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

77 nearby
  • Bolan Thai Restaurant at Kings Walk1.0 km
  • House of Flavours1.0 km
  • Pho at Kings Walk1.0 km
  • Chef2table at Makro0.7 km
  • Churches In Reading Drop In Centre0.8 km
  • + 72 more
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Retailers - Other

52 nearby
  • Boozooka0.8 km
  • Ahmed Chem Ltd0.7 km
  • Caviar Fresh Fish0.1 km
  • Costcutter1.0 km
  • Home Bargains at Reading Link Retail Park0.8 km
  • + 47 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • The New Reading Hotel and Cafe0.8 km
  • Premier Inn Reading Central0.7 km
  • The Ibis Styles Reading Centre Hotel1.0 km
  • Sure Hotel by Best Western Reading0.4 km
  • George Hotel (Mercure) Dickens Bar & Brasserie and Bhel Puri1.0 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • The Food Warehouse Iceland0.8 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • K & K Supermarket1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

35 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
  • + 30 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Reading1.0 km
  • Reading Station1.4 km
  • Reading West1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Whitley Street0.1 km
  • Whitley Street0.1 km
  • Morgan Road0.3 km
  • Morgan Road0.3 km
  • Silver Street0.3 km