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RG2

READING

Berkshire, South East, England

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RG2 encompasses READING and its surrounding areas in Berkshire, South East.

Avg price £465,261
1yr change ▼ 17.9%
Crime 33% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£465,261

▼ 17.9% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

62% above national avg

Crime Rate

54.9/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

32% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

22 schools

Broadband Speed

369 Mbps

Property Prices in RG2

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in RG2 is £465,261, which is 21% below the Berkshire average of £585,928.

Properties in RG2 cost 62.1% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in RG2 have fallen 17.9% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £635,187 387
Semi-detached £440,271 666
Terraced £393,011 463
Flat £285,665 593
All types £465,261 2165

5-Year Price History

£424K £447K £470K £493K £516K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in RG2

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 54.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, RG2 has a crime rate well 32% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
22.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
1.5 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
2.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
5.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
13.5 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in RG2

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

RG2 has 22 schools within or near its boundaries, including 8 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Blagdon Nursery School Nursery Not inspected mi
Geoffrey Field Junior School Primary Not inspected mi
Geoffrey Field Infant School Primary Not inspected mi
The Ridgeway Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Farley Hill Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

8

Good

1

Requires improvement

1

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

187,200

Population

62

Median Age

40%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
40.0%
Private rent
13.0%
Social rent
8.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in RG2 are 369.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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369.0 Mbps

Avg Download

66.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

92%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in RG2 is collected by Reading Council. The Band D rate is £2,353/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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RG2 — READING

Area Summary

RG2 (READING) offers above-average property prices (£465,261, 62% above national average), low crime (32% below national average), 22 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (369 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about RG2 READING

What is the average house price in RG2 READING?
The average house price in RG2 (READING) is £465,261, based on 2165 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 62% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 17.9% over the past year.
Is RG2 READING a safe area to live?
Crime in RG2 is significantly below the national average (54.9 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (22.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (5.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of RG2 READING?
The population of RG2 (READING) is approximately 187,200 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 40% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 8% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in RG2?
The average broadband download speed in RG2 is 369 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 92%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in RG2 READING?
There are 22 schools in or near RG2. 36% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 8 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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