Postcode RG2 7LJ is located in an urban city, within the Church ward of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Kennet Island & Green Park area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 102.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Kennet Island & Green Park is £53,495 per year. The nearest station is Earley located about 1.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Cintra Park.
Kennet Island & Green Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,758 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Kennet Island & Green Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 102.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 61.0% 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 per household in Kennet Island & Green Park is £53,495 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RG2 7LJ.
Kennet Island & Green Park near RG2 7LJ 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Cintra Park | Medium | Walking directions to Cintra Park |
| 0.4 mi | Long Barn Lane Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Long Barn Lane Recreation Ground |
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 7LJ postcode area, located within Kennet Island & Green Park, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG2 7LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | SS Groceries Food and Wine | Cressingham Road, Reading, RG2 7RR | Walking directions to SS Groceries Food and Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Simply Fresh | 234 Kingston Gardens, Reading, RG2 7QA | Walking directions to Simply Fresh |
| 0.3 mi | Northcourt News | Cressingham Road, Reading, RG2 7JE | Walking directions to Northcourt News |
| 0.3 mi | 1 Stop Shop | 83 Northumberland Avenue, Reading, RG2 7PT | Walking directions to 1 Stop Shop |
| 0.4 mi | Reading Food Centre | 75 Northumberland Avenue, Reading, RG2 7PT | Walking directions to Reading Food Centre |
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.