Postcode report
RG2 9DA Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About RG2 9DA: area rating, property, schools and local change
RG2 9DA is a postcode in Shinfield, Wokingham, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near RG2 9DA, then scores the surrounding small area 72/100 - top 14% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around RG2 9DA are health and local prosperity, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for RG2 9DA is based on Wokingham 017 Census 2021. It covers 10,643 residents, 408 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 37, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 75% owner-occupied, 11% privately rented, 8% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.
For property prices near RG2 9DA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the RG2 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £375k from 140 rolling sales, down 2.3% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near RG2 9DA can compare 9 state schools within one mile, including 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 2 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 0 records marked free and 2 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near RG2 9DA by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around RG2 9DA is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 19 HMO licences, 13 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about RG2 9DA
Is RG2 9DA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 72/100 (top 14% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near RG2 9DA?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near RG2 9DA?
9 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near RG2 9DA?
LocaleIQ currently matches 2 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for RG2 9DA?
LocaleIQ matched RG2 9DA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in RG2 9DA?
The latest median sold price is £375k based on 140 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around RG2 9DA?
LocaleIQ currently shows 19 HMO licences, 13 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.