Postcode sector · RG14 2

Reading RG14 2 area guide

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Is Reading RG14 2 a good place to live?

In Reading (RG14 2), recorded crime is 10% below the national average, homes sell for around £410,051 on average, there are 6 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Avg sold price
£410,051
from 170 sales
Population
12,588
Deprivation decile 7/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
240.3
per 1,000 · -10% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
6
3 primary · 1 secondary
Broadband
75%
gigabit-ready · 97% superfast
Flood risk
High
18.0% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Reading RG14 2

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Reading RG14 2 is rated high. Around 18.0% of properties (834 of 4,642) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 104 are at significant risk.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

Annual average (mean) sold price in RG14 2, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (34 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in RG14 2 (May 24–Apr 26, average 60/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 40
One-person households: 32%
Households with children: 28%
Households: 5,417

Owned 55% · Social rent 19% · Private rent 25%

Census 2021 (ONS), for RG14 2.

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Reading RG14 2: frequently asked questions

Is Reading RG14 2 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Reading RG14 2?

Recorded crime in Reading RG14 2 runs at 240.3 per 1,000 properties, 10% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Reading RG14 2 safe?

Crime in Reading RG14 2 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Reading RG14 2 runs at 240.3 per 1,000 properties, 10% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Reading RG14 2?

Homes in Reading RG14 2 sell for around £410,051 on average, based on 170 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Reading RG14 2 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Reading RG14 2 is rated high. Around 18.0% of properties (834 of 4,642) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 104 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Reading RG14 2?

There are 6 schools in Reading RG14 2 (3 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Reading RG14 2 a deprived area?

Reading RG14 2 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).