Postcode RG2 0BW is located in an urban city, within the Katesgrove ward of Reading in the South East region , and forms part of the Kennet Island & Green Park area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 136.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Kennet Island & Green Park is £52,100 per year. The nearest station is Reading located about 1.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Waterloo Meadows.
Kennet Island & Green Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,843 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Kennet Island & Green Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 136.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 47.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 34.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Kennet Island & Green Park is £52,100 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 5 ft away from RG2 0BW.
Kennet Island & Green Park near RG2 0BW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 in Katesgrove area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,158 up to £1,300,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £600,000 |
| Flats | 47 | £230,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £392,500 |
| Terraced | 67 | £325,000 |
10 years price trend in Katesgrove
In the RG2 0BW postcode area, located within Kennet Island & Green Park, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Pheasant | Southampton Street, Reading, RG1 2RA | |
| 0.4 mi | The Hop Leaf | Southampton Street, Reading, RG1 2QZ |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.