Postcode RG2 0DN 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 135.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kennet Island & Green Park is £53,495 per year. The nearest station is Reading, about 1.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the 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 135.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Kennet Island & Green Park is £53,495 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 184 ft away from RG2 0DN.
Kennet Island & Green Park near RG2 0DN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Reading located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Waterloo Meadows | Large | Walking directions to Waterloo Meadows |
| 0.4 mi | Cintra Park | Medium | Walking directions to Cintra Park |
| 0.4 mi | Long Barn Lane Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Long Barn Lane Recreation Ground |
Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 (about £388 per square foot) in Katesgrove area, with individual transactions ranging from £103,250 up to £950,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £650,000 | £533 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £395,000 | £401 |
| Terraced | 74 | £317,000 | £406 |
| Flats | 39 | £215,000 | £330 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £500,000 | £259,500 | £360,000 | £300,000 |
| 2017 | £457,500 | £248,000 | £317,000 | £290,000 |
| 2018 | £500,600 | £210,000 | £385,000 | £290,000 |
| 2019 | £353,000 | £267,760 | £350,000 | £278,875 |
| 2020 | £510,000 | £290,000 | £305,000 | £281,000 |
| 2021 | £688,500 | £252,500 | £327,250 | £290,000 |
| 2022 | — | £230,000 | £380,000 | £330,000 |
| 2023 | £369,500 | £225,000 | £377,500 | £320,000 |
| 2024 | — | £235,000 | £405,000 | £322,500 |
| 2025 | £550,000 | £215,000 | £416,500 | £322,500 |
| 2026 | — | £225,000 | £415,000 | £316,800 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £375 | £414 | £289 | £336 |
| 2017 | £411 | £377 | £347 | £337 |
| 2018 | £401 | £385 | £350 | £354 |
| 2019 | £349 | £442 | £336 | £338 |
| 2020 | £405 | £433 | £353 | £340 |
| 2021 | £423 | £428 | £354 | £344 |
| 2022 | — | £393 | £450 | £392 |
| 2023 | £433 | £376 | £414 | £383 |
| 2024 | — | £382 | £400 | £379 |
| 2025 | £454 | £360 | £369 | £404 |
| 2026 | — | £312 | £415 | £403 |
There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG2 0DN.
In the RG2 0DN postcode area, located within Kennet Island & Green Park, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG2 0DN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Best & Less Supermarket | 55 Basingstoke Road, Reading, RG2 0ER | Walking directions to Best & Less Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | 7 Day Supermarket | 51-53 Basingstoke Road, Reading, RG2 0ER | Walking directions to 7 Day Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Trehan News | 67 Basingstoke Road, Reading, RG2 0ER | Walking directions to Trehan News |
| 0.2 mi | Whitley Local | 101 Basingstoke Road, Reading, RG2 0HA | Walking directions to Whitley Local |
| 0.3 mi | AD Supermarket | Reading, RG2 0EQ | Walking directions to AD Supermarket |
Annual council tax rates for Reading district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for RG2 0DN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Louise Kaye Keane
Katesgrove - Elected 7 May 2026
Matt Rodda
Reading Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RG2 0DN records about 136 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around RG2 0DN in Kennet Island & Green Park is £310,000 (about £388 per square foot) based on 125 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to RG2 0DN, including New Christ Church Church of England Primary School (Good), OneSchool Global Reading Senior Campus and Trinity Christian School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
RG2 0DN scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,843 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Reading Central covering RG2 0DN is Matt Rodda (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Louise Kaye Keane (Green Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.