Postcode RG2 8QR 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 66.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Whitley Wood is £54,551 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 high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,308 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Whitley Wood has a high crime rate, with approximately 66.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.7% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 75 ft away from RG2 8QR.
Whitley Wood near RG2 8QR 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 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 8QR postcode area, located within Whitley Wood, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG2 8QR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 164-168 Whitley Wood Road, Reading, RG2 8LQ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | PMK Supermarket | 536-540 Northumberland Avenue, Reading, RG2 8NY | Walking directions to PMK Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | D&D Convenience | 29 Whitley Wood Lane, Reading, RG2 8PN | Walking directions to D&D Convenience |
| 0.5 mi | Lidl | 577 Basingstoke Road, Reading, RG2 0SJ | Walking directions to Lidl |
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 8QR, 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.