Postcode RG2 8RB 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 1.7 miles away. There are 6 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 49.3% 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 28 ft away from RG2 8RB.
Kennet Island & Green Park near RG2 8RB 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £374,000 in Whitley area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £715,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £510,000 |
| Flats | 62 | £365,100 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £380,000 |
| Terraced | 33 | £372,000 |
10 years price trend in Whitley
In the RG2 8RB postcode area, located within Kennet Island & Green Park, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.