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RG2 0RR

Imperial Way

Coley

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Overview

Postcode RG2 0RR is located in an urban city, within the Coley ward of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Central Reading South area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Reading South is £64,564 per year. The nearest station is Reading, about 0.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Waterloo Meadows.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
26.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

7/10

Central Reading South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,785 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Central Reading South has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

26.7%

Approximately 26.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Central Reading South is £64,564 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 48 ft away from RG2 0RR.

Flood risk

No risk

Central Reading South near RG2 0RR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Reading located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RG2 0RR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Reading

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Reading
0.8 mi

Reading West

N/A

Walking directions to Reading West

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RG2 0RR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWaterloo MeadowsLargeWalking directions to Waterloo Meadows
0.3 miColey Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Coley Recreation Ground
0.1 miHoly Brook NookSmallWalking directions to Holy Brook Nook

Area Profile

Population
541
Population density
6,099.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.65(+16%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.75(+20%)
Vehicle crime
10(+170%)
Other theft
6.66(+19%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.19(-4%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
206
38.01%
Indian
97
17.9%
Other White
81
14.94%
Chinese
23
4.24%
Other
21
3.87%
Total population: 542

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
248
57.41%
Level 3 (A level)
47
10.88%
No qualifications
43
9.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
8.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
8.33%
Total 16+ residents: 432

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
90
37.5%
Owns with a mortgage
69
28.75%
Other social rented
63
26.25%
Owns outright
11
4.58%
Other forms of private rent
5
2.08%
Total households: 240

Property prices in Coley

Median price£305,000
Price per sq ft£383
Sales (last 12 months)103
Typical range (middle 50%)£198K – £412K

Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £305,000 (about £383 per square foot) in Coley area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £840,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Coley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£573,500£405
Semi-Detached16£490,000£418
Terraced38£352,000£413
Flats43£188,000£332

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Coley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Coley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£500,000£210,000£388,475£275,000
2017£380,500£237,500£393,750£280,000
2018£455,000£207,750£399,975£372,250
2019£412,500£212,250£350,000£295,000
2020£397,500£207,000£372,500£315,000
2021£462,000£200,000£373,500£307,500
2022£538,000£210,000£433,000£335,000
2023£485,000£217,500£437,500£340,000
2024£599,750£217,500£440,000£340,000
2025£576,000£210,000£490,000£369,500
2026£600,000£186,500£330,000£325,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Coley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Coley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£354£351£396£373
2017£391£371£357£383
2018£373£357£363£345
2019£333£333£365£339
2020£379£322£386£355
2021£408£336£375£388
2022£421£349£407£434
2023£439£357£433£423
2024£472£369£437£405
2025£434£360£414£439
2026£382£294£369£392
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Coley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG2 0RR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG2 0RR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Oct 2025Flat 34, Riverside View, 5 - 9, Berkeley Avenue, Reading, RG1 6FFFlatsLeasehold£245,000
31 Oct 2025Flat 33, Riverside View, 5 - 9, Berkeley Avenue, Reading, RG1 6FFFlatsLeasehold£370,000
15 Oct 2025Flat 25, Riverside View, 5 - 9, Berkeley Avenue, Reading, RG1 6FFFlatsLeasehold£300,000
26 Feb 2025Flat 60, Riverside View, 5 - 9, Berkeley Avenue, Reading, RG1 6FFFlatsLeasehold£285,000
14 Mar 2025Flat 67, Riverside View, 5 - 9, Berkeley Avenue, Reading, RG1 6FHFlatsLeasehold£368,000

Schools

In the RG2 0RR postcode area, located within Central Reading South, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RG2 0RR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryColey Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryKatesgrove Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryNew Christ Church Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG2 0RR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RG2 0RR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miNo 1 Convenience Store1 Elgar Road, Reading, RG2 0BHWalking directions to No 1 Convenience Store
0.1 miBally Convenience Store2 Pell Street, Reading, RG1 2NZWalking directions to Bally Convenience Store
0.2 miAsda Express10 Berkeley Avenue, Reading, RG1 6JTWalking directions to Asda Express
0.2 miCostcutter39a Berkeley Avenue, Reading, RG1 6JSWalking directions to Costcutter
0.3 miThe Food WarehouseRose Kiln Lane, Reading, RG2 0SNWalking directions to The Food Warehouse

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 0RR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Richard Walkem

Coley - 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
WardColeyE05013869
ParishReading, unparished areaE43000031
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Central Reading SouthE02006940
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Reading 020EE01016391
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced2014-10-01

Frequently asked questions about RG2 0RR

Is RG2 0RR (Central Reading South) safe?

The area around RG2 0RR records about 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 0RR?

The median sale price around RG2 0RR in Central Reading South is £305,000 (about £383 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RG2 0RR?

There are 18 schools close to RG2 0RR, including Coley Primary School (Good), Katesgrove Primary School (Good) and New Christ Church Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to RG2 0RR?

The closest station to RG2 0RR is Reading, about 1,255 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.

How deprived is the area around RG2 0RR?

RG2 0RR scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,785 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents RG2 0RR (Central Reading South) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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.