Postcode RG2 8BB is located in an urban city, within the Church ward of Reading in the South East region , and forms part of the Whitley Wood area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Whitley Wood is £51,300 per year. The nearest station is Reading Green Park located about 1.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Whitley Wood has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,905 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Whitley Wood has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 28.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Whitley Wood is £51,300 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 56 ft away from RG2 8BB.
Whitley Wood near RG2 8BB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Reading Green Park located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £365,000 in Church area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £1,035,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £857,500 |
| Flats | 10 | £207,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £392,500 |
| Terraced | 16 | £340,000 |
10 years price trend in Church
In the RG2 8BB postcode area, located within Whitley Wood, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.