Postcode RG2 8JW 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 very low crime levels, with around 31.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Whitley Wood is £54,551 per year. The nearest station is Earley located about 1.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Whitley Wood has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,646 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
Whitley Wood has a very low crime rate, with approximately 31.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.0% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 166 ft away from RG2 8JW.
Whitley Wood near RG2 8JW 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 1.6 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 8JW postcode area, located within Whitley Wood, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG2 8JW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Shinfield Local | Shinfield Road, Reading, RG2 8EY | Walking directions to Shinfield Local |
| 0.1 mi | Premier | Shinfield Road, Wokingham, RG2 8HD | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.1 mi | Shell | 211 Shinfield Road, Reading, RG2 8HA | Walking directions to Shell |
| 0.2 mi | Honey & Ghee | 232 Shinfield Road, Reading, RG2 8EX | Walking directions to Honey & Ghee |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 203-205 Shinfield Road, Reading, RG2 8HA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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.