Postcode RG2 7QW 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 101.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Southampton Street & Redlands Road is £66,300 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 101.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Southampton Street & Redlands Road is £66,300 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RG2 7QW.
Southampton Street & Redlands Road near RG2 7QW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 in Katesgrove area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,158 up to £1,300,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £600,000 |
| Flats | 47 | £230,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £392,500 |
| Terraced | 67 | £325,000 |
10 years price trend in Katesgrove
In the RG2 7QW postcode area, located within Southampton Street & Redlands Road, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Queen's Head | 54 Christchurch Road, Reading, RG2 7AZ | |
| 0.4 mi | The Pheasant | Southampton Street, Reading, RG1 2RA | |
| 0.5 mi | The Hop Leaf | Southampton Street, Reading, RG1 2QZ |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.