Postcode RG2 7PW is located in an urban city, within the Katesgrove ward of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Southampton Street & Redlands Road area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Southampton Street & Redlands Road is £60,355 per year. The nearest station is Reading located about 1.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Waterloo Meadows.
Southampton Street & Redlands Road has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,126 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Southampton Street & Redlands Road has a high crime rate, with approximately 89.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 20.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Southampton Street & Redlands Road is £60,355 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RG2 7PW.
Southampton Street & Redlands Road near RG2 7PW 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Waterloo Meadows | Large | Walking directions to Waterloo Meadows |
| 0.2 mi | Cintra Park | Medium | Walking directions to Cintra Park |
| 0.3 mi | Long Barn Lane Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Long Barn Lane Recreation Ground |
Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £317,000 in Katesgrove area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,158 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 | 8 | £550,000 |
| Flats | 42 | £220,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £400,000 |
| Terraced | 64 | £327,500 |
10 year median price trend in Katesgrove
In the RG2 7PW postcode area, located within Southampton Street & Redlands Road, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG2 7PW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Reading Food Centre | 75 Northumberland Avenue, Reading, RG2 7PT | Walking directions to Reading Food Centre |
| 0.1 mi | 1 Stop Shop | 83 Northumberland Avenue, Reading, RG2 7PT | Walking directions to 1 Stop Shop |
| 0.2 mi | 7 Day Supermarket | 51-53 Basingstoke Road, Reading, RG2 0ER | Walking directions to 7 Day Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Best & Less Supermarket | 55 Basingstoke Road, Reading, RG2 0ER | Walking directions to Best & Less Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Trehan News | 67 Basingstoke Road, Reading, RG2 0ER | Walking directions to Trehan News |
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.