Postcode RG2 8SH 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 83.1 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 1.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Whitley Wood has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,067 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Whitley Wood has a high crime rate, with approximately 83.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.3% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from RG2 8SH.
Whitley Wood near RG2 8SH 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 1.6 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 8SH postcode area, located within Whitley Wood, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG2 8SH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | D&D Convenience | 29 Whitley Wood Lane, Reading, RG2 8PN | Walking directions to D&D Convenience |
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | 577 Basingstoke Road, Reading, RG2 0SJ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 164-168 Whitley Wood Road, Reading, RG2 8LQ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | ALDI | Imperial Way, Reading, RG2 0GG | Walking directions to ALDI |
| 0.3 mi | PMK Supermarket | 536-540 Northumberland Avenue, Reading, RG2 8NY | Walking directions to PMK Supermarket |
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 8SH, 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.