Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the RG2 postcode area, covering Reading and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated August 2026.
Average price
£312,659
Median price
£235,000
5-year trend
+130.1%
Total sales
21,692
The RG2 area has 881 individual postcodes with 21,692 registered sales. Prices are +21.6% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Reading. The five-year price movement is +130.1%.
A major Thames Valley commercial centre with the fastest train links to London Paddington, a thriving tech sector and consistently high housing demand.
🚆 Main station
Reading
⏱️ London commute
~28 min by train
🏫 Notable school
Reading School (Outstanding)
RG2 averages £312,659, placing it in the upper-mid range. This tier often attracts a mix of professionals, families and investors, with prices +21.6% below the national average. The dataset includes 21,692 recorded sales across 881 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in RG2 is +130.1%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
RG2 0DJ
£103,775 avg · 200 sales
RG2 0AT
£104,039 avg · 181 sales
RG2 9FB
£304,281 avg · 161 sales
RG2 9FL
£292,290 avg · 161 sales
RG2 0AE
£169,047 avg · 148 sales
RG2 9QQ
£214,475 avg · 146 sales
RG2 0DX
£186,701 avg · 145 sales
RG2 9LP
£191,683 avg · 145 sales
RG2 9FE
£276,073 avg · 140 sales
This RG2 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: August 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the RG2 postcode area is £312,659, based on 21,692 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Reading.
Properties in RG2 average £312,659, which is +21.6% below the national average of £398,894 for England and Wales.
The median price (£235,000) is 24.8% below the average (£312,659), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in RG2 have moved +130.1% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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