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RG2 0EE

Cradock Road

Katesgrove

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Overview

Postcode RG2 0EE 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 West, about 1.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Waterloo Meadows.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
136
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
41.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Kennet Island & Green Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 135.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

41.7%

Approximately 41.7% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Kennet Island & Green Park is £53,495 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 178 ft away from RG2 0EE.

Flood risk

Low

Kennet Island & Green Park near RG2 0EE has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Reading West located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RG2 0EE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miWaterloo MeadowsLargeWalking directions to Waterloo Meadows
0.4 miLong Barn Lane Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Long Barn Lane Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
289
Population density
1,066.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
70.95(+124%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.08(+23%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.41(+108%)
Burglary
11.73(+351%)
Vehicle crime
11.17(+201%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
98
33.56%
Other Asian
40
13.7%
Other
22
7.53%
Indian
21
7.19%
Pakistani
19
6.51%
Total population: 292

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
62
28.31%
Level 4+ (Degree)
51
23.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
14.16%
Level 3 (A level)
31
14.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
10.96%
Total 16+ residents: 219

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
37
35.92%
Social rents from council
30
29.13%
Other social rented
13
12.62%
Owns with a mortgage
12
11.65%
Owns outright
6
5.83%
Total households: 103

Property prices in Katesgrove

Median price£310,000
Price per sq ft£388
Sales (last 12 months)125
Typical range (middle 50%)£240K – £337K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Katesgrove over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£650,000£533
Semi-Detached10£395,000£401
Terraced74£317,000£406
Flats39£215,000£330

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Katesgrove

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Katesgrove.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Katesgrove.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Katesgrove.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Katesgrove.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Katesgrove in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 10 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG2 0EE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG2 0EE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Mar 20256, Boulton Road, Reading, RG2 0NHOtherFreehold£750,000
05 Sept 202535, Hagley Road, Reading, RG2 0DNTerracedFreehold£330,000
13 Feb 2026236, Elgar Road South, Reading, RG2 0BWSemi-DetachedFreehold£375,000
30 Jan 2026248, Elgar Road South, Reading, RG2 0BWSemi-DetachedFreehold£360,000
31 Mar 202516, Rowley Road, Reading, RG2 0DRTerracedFreehold£375,000

Schools

In the RG2 0EE postcode area, located within Kennet Island & Green Park, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RG2 0EE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableOneSchool Global Reading Senior CampusOther independent school

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryNew Christ Church Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryThe Palmer Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG2 0EE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RG2 0EE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSee WooCradock Road, Reading, RG2 0EEWalking directions to See Woo
0.3 miWhitley Local101 Basingstoke Road, Reading, RG2 0HAWalking directions to Whitley Local
0.3 miTrehan News67 Basingstoke Road, Reading, RG2 0ERWalking directions to Trehan News
0.3 miBest & Less Supermarket55 Basingstoke Road, Reading, RG2 0ERWalking directions to Best & Less Supermarket
0.3 mi7 Day Supermarket51-53 Basingstoke Road, Reading, RG2 0ERWalking directions to 7 Day Supermarket

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Reading district (2025-26).

Band A£1,658
Band B£1,934
Band C£2,211
Band D£2,487
Band E£3,040
Band F£3,592
Band G£4,145
Band H£4,974

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for RG2 0EE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Louise Kaye Keane

Katesgrove - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Matt Rodda

Reading Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictReadingE06000038
Parliamentary ConstituencyReading CentralE14001438
WardKatesgroveE05013871
ParishReading, unparished areaE43000031
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Kennet Island & Green ParkE02003405
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Reading 017CE01016377
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced2008-04-01

Frequently asked questions about RG2 0EE

Is RG2 0EE (Kennet Island & Green Park) safe?

The area around RG2 0EE 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.

What is the average house price near RG2 0EE?

The median sale price around RG2 0EE in Kennet Island & Green Park is £310,000 (about £388 per square foot) based on 125 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RG2 0EE?

There are 12 schools close to RG2 0EE, including OneSchool Global Reading Senior Campus, New Christ Church Church of England Primary School (Good) and The Palmer Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around RG2 0EE?

RG2 0EE 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).

Who represents RG2 0EE (Kennet Island & Green Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Reading Central covering RG2 0EE is Matt Rodda (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Louise Kaye Keane (Green Party).

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Data Sources

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.