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 77.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Whitley Wood is £54,551 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 77.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Whitley Wood is £54,551 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 62 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 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 | 2 | £1,105,000 |
| Flats | 11 | £225,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £390,000 |
| Terraced | 13 | £340,000 |
10 year median 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.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG2 8BB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Mace | 435 Basingstoke Road, Reading, RG2 0JF | Walking directions to Mace |
| 0.1 mi | Basingstoke Store | 441 Basingstoke Road, Reading, RG2 0JF | Walking directions to Basingstoke Store |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Whale Avenue, Reading, RG2 0GX | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Hudsons | Havergate Way, Reading, RG2 0GU | Walking directions to Hudsons |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | 350 Basingstoke Road, Reading, RG2 0NT | Walking directions to Aldi |
Annual council tax rates for Reading district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.