Postcode RG2 8QB is located in an urban city, within the Whitley ward of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Whitley Wood area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Whitley Wood is £51,300 per year. The nearest station is Reading Green Park located about 1.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Whitley Wood has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,251 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Whitley Wood has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 63.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 68.0% 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 of residents in Whitley Wood is £51,300 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from RG2 8QB.
Whitley Wood near RG2 8QB 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 1.9 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 8QB postcode area, located within Whitley Wood, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG2 8QB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Northumberland Avenue, Reading, RG2 8NY | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | PMK Supermarket | Northumberland Avenue, Reading, RG2 8NY | Walking directions to PMK Supermarket |
| 0.5 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.