Postcode RG2 8NG is located in an urban city, within the Whitley ward of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Kennet Island & Green Park area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 83.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Kennet Island & Green Park is £53,495 per year. The nearest station is Reading Green Park located about 2.0 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Kennet Island & Green Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,350 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Kennet Island & Green Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 83.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 39.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 34.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Kennet Island & Green Park is £53,495 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 23 ft away from RG2 8NG.
Kennet Island & Green Park near RG2 8NG 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 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 in Whitley area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £730,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £507,500 |
| Flats | 47 | £260,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £369,500 |
| Terraced | 40 | £390,000 |
10 year median price trend in Whitley
In the RG2 8NG postcode area, located within Kennet Island & Green Park, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG2 8NG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Today's local | Gratton Road, Reading, RG2 8LZ | Walking directions to Today's local |
| 0.3 mi | PMK Supermarket | 536-540 Northumberland Avenue, Reading, RG2 8NY | Walking directions to PMK Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 164-168 Whitley Wood Road, Reading, RG2 8LQ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 mi | Shinfield Local | Shinfield Road, Reading, RG2 8EY | Walking directions to Shinfield Local |
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.
Elected local representatives for RG2 8NG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Rachel Claire Eden
Whitley - Elected 7 May 2026
Yuan Yang
Earley and Woodley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.