Postcode RG2 8JZ is located in an urban city, within the Church ward of Reading in the South East region , and forms part of the Leighton Park area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 118.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Leighton Park is £48,200 per year. The nearest station is Earley located about 1.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Leighton Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,847 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Leighton Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 118.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 35.0% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 163 ft away from RG2 8JZ.
Leighton Park near RG2 8JZ 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 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 8JZ postcode area, located within Leighton Park, there are 8 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.