Postcode RG2 7RU 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 moderate crime levels, with around 46.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Leighton Park is £48,200 per year. The nearest station is Earley located about 1.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Leighton Park has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,687 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.
Leighton Park has a low crime rate, with approximately 46.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 8.3% 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 of residents in Leighton Park is £48,200 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 191 ft away from RG2 7RU.
Leighton Park near RG2 7RU 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.
Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £365,000 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 | 4 | £915,000 |
| Flats | 12 | £222,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £390,000 |
| Terraced | 18 | £340,000 |
10 year median price trend in Church
In the RG2 7RU postcode area, located within Leighton Park, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG2 7RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | SS Groceries Food and Wine | Cressingham Road, Reading, RG2 7RR | Walking directions to SS Groceries Food and Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Northcourt News | Cressingham Road, Reading, RG2 7JE | Walking directions to Northcourt News |
| 0.4 mi | Simply Fresh | 234 Kingston Gardens, Reading, RG2 7QA | Walking directions to Simply Fresh |
| 0.4 mi | Honey & Ghee | 232 Shinfield Road, Reading, RG2 8EX | Walking directions to Honey & Ghee |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | 203-205 Shinfield Road, Reading, RG2 8HA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.