Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

RG2 0BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RG2 0BS.

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Population

237

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 52,100 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG2 0BS 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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1/10
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4/10
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7/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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8/10
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4/10
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1/10
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Area Character

RG2 0BS has a highly multicultural community character — 62% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 29 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.

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

RG2 0BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.8km from Whitley in Reading. Administratively it sits within Whitley ward and the Reading West constituency.

RG2 0BS is members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 29 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. The area has a notably diverse population — 62% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Reading. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 80 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for RG2 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00177279 (shared with 632 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 0BS. The average age is 29.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British37.5%
Asian / British Asian34.6%
Black / African / Caribbean17.1%
Other / Mixed10.8%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 47%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

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

Crime around RG2 0BS is moderate at 80 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting89
Violence and sexual offences89
Other theft43
Anti-social behaviour36
Burglary35

school Local Schools

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Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School

Good568 pupils0.5 km
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Reading Girls' School

Good688 pupils0.8 km
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Blagdon Nursery School

Outstanding142 pupils0.9 km
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The Palmer Primary Academy

Good458 pupils0.9 km
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John Madejski Academy

Requires Improvement778 pupils1.0 km
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Christ The King Catholic Primary School

Good319 pupils1.2 km
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Geoffrey Field Junior School

Good357 pupils1.3 km
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Geoffrey Field Infant School

Outstanding321 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Ahmed Chem Ltd0.9 km
  • BS Global Stores0.6 km
  • Hudsons0.3 km
  • Reading Food Centre1.0 km
  • Supersave Convenience0.6 km
  • + 18 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • The New Reading Hotel and Cafe0.8 km
  • Holiday Inn Reading South0.7 km
  • Hilton Reading0.5 km
  • Travelodge Reading Whitley0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Chef2table at Makro0.9 km
  • Dhaulagiri kitchen cafe and restaurant0.9 km
  • Fidget & Bob0.3 km
  • Gymfinity Kids Reading0.0 km
  • The Hexagon0.1 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Eastern Vegan0.6 km
  • New City Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Sakthi trading0.6 km
  • Spicy Hyderabad1.0 km
  • Bo Wah1.0 km
  • + 9 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • BJ's Luxury Bingo Club0.0 km
  • The Victoria Cross0.2 km
  • World Turned Upside Down0.4 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi0.2 km
  • WM Morrisons Supermarkets Ltd0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Reading2.4 km
  • Reading West2.9 km
  • Reading Station3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Gillette Way0.1 km
  • Gillette Way0.1 km
  • Manor Farm Road0.2 km
  • Manor Farm Road0.2 km
  • Whitley Park School0.3 km