Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

BOURNE AVENUE, RG2 0DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOURNE AVENUE, RG2 0DU.

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Population

319

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 52,100 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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7/10
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9/10
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8/10
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10/10
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7/10
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8/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

RG2 0DU is an established family neighbourhood — 67% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £410k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

RG2 0DU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bourne Avenue, 0.7km from Southern Hill in Reading. Administratively it sits within Katesgrove ward and the Reading East constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a industrial units zone — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Reading.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £410k.

Census 2021 statistics for RG2 0DU are sourced from Output Area E00082739 (shared with 5 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 0DU. The average age is 39.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British60.7%
Asian / British Asian27.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed10.2%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 405,000

7 sales · Mean £ 403,707

Terraced

£ 435,000

1 sales · Mean £ 435,000

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

Crime around RG2 0DU is moderate at 53 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 offences152
Anti-social behaviour44
Other theft30
Burglary18
Criminal damage and arson18

school Local Schools

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New Christ Church Church of England Primary School

Good189 pupils0.2 km
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The Palmer Primary Academy

Good458 pupils0.5 km
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Reading Girls' School

Good688 pupils0.7 km
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Katesgrove Primary School

Good679 pupils0.9 km
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Reading School

Outstanding1104 pupils1.1 km
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Coley Primary School

Good257 pupils1.1 km
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Kendrick School

Outstanding830 pupils1.1 km
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Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School

Good568 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

37 nearby
  • Boozooka0.6 km
  • Ahmed Chem Ltd0.2 km
  • Caviar Fresh Fish0.4 km
  • Home Bargains at Reading Link Retail Park0.8 km
  • Jeevika Store0.3 km
  • + 32 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The New Reading Hotel and Cafe0.3 km
  • Sure Hotel by Best Western Reading0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Chef2table at Makro0.3 km
  • Dhaulagiri kitchen cafe and restaurant0.2 km
  • Grosvenor Casino0.8 km
  • Sizzling Spice0.8 km
  • Eat at St Patricks & St Patrick's Bar at University of Reading0.8 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • The Food Warehouse Iceland0.8 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • WM Morrisons Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Ephesus Grill0.4 km
  • Home Cooking0.5 km
  • New City Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Pizza Presto0.4 km
  • Spicy Hyderabad0.5 km
  • + 16 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Northcourt Bars & Dining at University of Reading1.0 km
  • Reading Bowling Club0.5 km
  • The Queens Head0.8 km
  • The Turks Head1.0 km
  • Namaste Kitchen at Hook & Tackle1.0 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Reading1.4 km
  • Reading Station1.9 km
  • Reading West2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Christchurch Gardens0.2 km
  • Elgar Road0.2 km
  • Elgar Road0.2 km
  • Christchurch Gardens0.2 km
  • Christchurch Court0.3 km