Postcode RG2 7SY is located in an urban city, within the Katesgrove ward of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Kennet Island & Green Park area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 136.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Kennet Island & Green Park is £52,100 per year. The nearest station is Reading located about 1.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Long Barn Lane Recreation Ground.
Kennet Island & Green Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,843 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Kennet Island & Green Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 136.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 29.0% 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 of residents in Kennet Island & Green Park is £52,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RG2 7SY.
Kennet Island & Green Park near RG2 7SY 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Long Barn Lane Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Long Barn Lane Recreation Ground |
Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £313,984 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 | 7 | £600,000 |
| Flats | 49 | £222,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £400,000 |
| Terraced | 70 | £325,000 |
10 year median price trend in Katesgrove
In the RG2 7SY postcode area, located within Kennet Island & Green Park, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG2 7SY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Simply Fresh | 234 Kingston Gardens, Reading, RG2 7QA | Walking directions to Simply Fresh |
| 0.3 mi | SS Groceries Food and Wine | Cressingham Road, Reading, RG2 7RR | Walking directions to SS Groceries Food and Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | 350 Basingstoke Road, Reading, RG2 0NT | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons | Basingstoke Road, Reading, RG2 0HB | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.3 mi | 1 Stop Shop | 83 Northumberland Avenue, Reading, RG2 7PT | Walking directions to 1 Stop Shop |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.