Postcode RG2 0RU is located in an urban city, within the Whitley 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 150.1 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 Green Park located about 1.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Kennet Island & Green Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,356 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Kennet Island & Green Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 150.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 70.1% 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 11 ft away from RG2 0RU.
Kennet Island & Green Park near RG2 0RU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Reading Green Park located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 in Whitley area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £730,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £464,500 |
| Flats | 47 | £285,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £380,000 |
| Terraced | 36 | £374,000 |
10 year median price trend in Whitley
In the RG2 0RU postcode area, located within Kennet Island & Green Park, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG2 0RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Mace | 435 Basingstoke Road, Reading, RG2 0JF | Walking directions to Mace |
| 0.2 mi | Basingstoke Store | 441 Basingstoke Road, Reading, RG2 0JF | Walking directions to Basingstoke Store |
| 0.2 mi | Hudsons | Havergate Way, Reading, RG2 0GU | Walking directions to Hudsons |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Whale Avenue, Reading, RG2 0GX | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | 350 Basingstoke Road, Reading, RG2 0NT | Walking directions to Aldi |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.