Postcode RG2 7UE is located in an urban city, within the Redlands ward of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Leighton Park area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 90.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Leighton Park is £48,200 per year. The nearest station is Reading located about 1.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Cintra Park.
Leighton Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,594 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Leighton Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 90.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 80.0% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RG2 7UE.
Leighton Park near RG2 7UE 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Cintra Park | Medium | Walking directions to Cintra Park |
| 0.2 mi | Long Barn Lane Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Long Barn Lane Recreation Ground |
Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £327,500 in Redlands area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £950,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £732,500 |
| Flats | 33 | £217,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £565,000 |
| Terraced | 55 | £335,000 |
10 year median price trend in Redlands
In the RG2 7UE postcode area, located within Leighton Park, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG2 7UE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 1 Stop Shop | 83 Northumberland Avenue, Reading, RG2 7PT | Walking directions to 1 Stop Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Reading Food Centre | 75 Northumberland Avenue, Reading, RG2 7PT | Walking directions to Reading Food Centre |
| 0.3 mi | Whitley Local | 101 Basingstoke Road, Reading, RG2 0HA | Walking directions to Whitley Local |
| 0.3 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 |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.