Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

ELGAR ROAD, RG2 0BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELGAR ROAD, RG2 0BL.

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

299

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 66,300 /yr

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Employed

66%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG2 0BL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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2/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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9/10
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7/10
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4/10
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4/10
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Area Character

With 66% economic activity and an average age of 35, RG2 0BL is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Crime is low — unusually safe for a densely working, young area.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RG2 0BL is a safe, established residential area on Elgar Road, 0.3km from Coley in Reading. Administratively it sits within Katesgrove ward and the Reading East constituency.

For renters and young professionals, RG2 0BL offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With residents averaging 35 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £402k.

Census 2021 statistics for RG2 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00082734 (shared with 3 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 0BL. The average age is 34.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British74.3%
Asian / British Asian8.6%
Black / African / Caribbean5.9%
Other / Mixed11.2%

Economic Activity

66%Active
FT: 51%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 385,000

11 sales · Mean £ 384,409

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

RG2 0BL has low crime rates — 41 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 behaviour54
Other theft38
Criminal damage and arson32
Public order31

school Local Schools

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Katesgrove Primary School

Good679 pupils0.3 km
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Coley Primary School

Good257 pupils0.4 km
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New Christ Church Church of England Primary School

Good189 pupils0.5 km
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Kendrick School

Outstanding830 pupils0.8 km
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The Palmer Primary Academy

Good458 pupils1.2 km
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All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School

Good59 pupils1.2 km
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All Saints Junior School

Outstanding96 pupils1.2 km
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St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School

Inadequate309 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

61 nearby
  • Boozooka0.6 km
  • Ahmed Chem Ltd0.9 km
  • Caviar Fresh Fish0.6 km
  • Costcutter0.6 km
  • Home Bargains at Reading Link Retail Park0.5 km
  • + 56 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

9 nearby
  • The New Reading Hotel and Cafe1.0 km
  • Premier Inn Reading Central0.6 km
  • The Ibis Styles Reading Centre Hotel0.9 km
  • Penta Hotel Reading1.0 km
  • Sure Hotel by Best Western Reading0.8 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

103 nearby
  • Chef2table at Makro0.7 km
  • Churches In Reading Drop In Centre0.4 km
  • Dhaulagiri kitchen cafe and restaurant0.9 km
  • Grosvenor Casino0.5 km
  • Bella Italia at The Oracle / Super Nonna0.8 km
  • + 98 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • The Food Warehouse Iceland0.5 km
  • Marks & Spencer1.0 km
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

35 nearby
  • Ephesus Grill0.6 km
  • Home Cooking0.6 km
  • Pizza Presto0.6 km
  • Boost Juice Bars at The Oracle0.8 km
  • Fuel Juice Bar at The Oracle0.8 km
  • + 30 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • Purple Turtle0.8 km
  • South Street Arts Centre Bar0.8 km
  • The Botanist1.0 km
  • The Cocktail Club Reading0.8 km
  • Ukrainian Social Club1.0 km
  • + 16 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Reading0.8 km
  • Reading Station1.3 km
  • Reading West1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Katesgrove Lane0.2 km
  • Katesgrove Lane0.2 km
  • Admirals Court0.2 km
  • Admirals Court0.2 km
  • West Hill0.4 km