Postcode RG2 7BW is located in an urban city, within the Church ward of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Leighton Park area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Leighton Park is £58,221 per year. The nearest station is Reading located about 1.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Cintra Park.
Leighton Park has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,253 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 23% least deprived areas in England.
Leighton Park has a very low crime rate, with approximately 23.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Leighton Park is £58,221 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 50 ft away from RG2 7BW.
Leighton Park near RG2 7BW 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Cintra Park | Medium | Walking directions to Cintra Park |
Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 in Church area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £1,300,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £1,105,000 |
| Flats | 11 | £225,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £390,000 |
| Terraced | 13 | £340,000 |
10 year median price trend in Church
In the RG2 7BW postcode area, located within Leighton Park, there are 7 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG2 7BW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier | 72 Christchurch Road, Reading, RG2 7AZ | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | 68 Christchurch Road, Reading, RG2 7AZ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op | Shinfield Road, Reading, RG6 6DD | Walking directions to Co-op |
| 0.4 mi | Reading Food Centre | 75 Northumberland Avenue, Reading, RG2 7PT | Walking directions to Reading Food Centre |
| 0.4 mi | 1 Stop Shop | 83 Northumberland Avenue, Reading, RG2 7PT | Walking directions to 1 Stop Shop |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.