Postcode RG2 8NR 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 moderate crime levels, with around 77.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Kennet Island & Green Park is £52,100 per year. The nearest station is Reading Green Park located about 1.8 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 5,111 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Kennet Island & Green Park has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 77.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 59.7% 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 of residents in Kennet Island & Green Park is £52,100 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 26 ft away from RG2 8NR.
Kennet Island & Green Park near RG2 8NR 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 124 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 | 2 | £464,500 |
| Flats | 47 | £285,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £380,000 |
| Terraced | 36 | £374,000 |
10 year median price trend in Whitley
In the RG2 8NR postcode area, located within Kennet Island & Green Park, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG2 8NR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Today's local | Gratton Road, Reading, RG2 8LZ | Walking directions to Today's local |
| 0.2 mi | PMK Supermarket | Northumberland Avenue, Reading, RG2 8NY | Walking directions to PMK Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Northumberland Avenue, Reading, RG2 8NY | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | 577 Basingstoke Road, Reading, RG2 0SJ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | D&D Convenience | Whitley Wood Lane, Reading, RG2 8PN | Walking directions to D&D Convenience |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.