Postcode RG2 7EG 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 102.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Leighton Park is £58,221 per year. The nearest station is Earley located about 1.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Leighton Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,847 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Leighton Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 102.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 54.0% 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 243 ft away from RG2 7EG.
Leighton Park near RG2 7EG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Earley located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 7EG postcode area, located within Leighton Park, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG2 7EG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Honey & Ghee | 232 Shinfield Road, Reading, RG2 8EX | Walking directions to Honey & Ghee |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 203-205 Shinfield Road, Reading, RG2 8HA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Shell | 211 Shinfield Road, Reading, RG2 8HA | Walking directions to Shell |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Shinfield Road, Wokingham, RG2 8HD | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Shinfield Local | Shinfield Road, Reading, RG2 8EY | Walking directions to Shinfield Local |
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.