RG2 8AR Postcode Location Details & Properties

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This article lists all information about RG2 8AR postcode, such as Residential Properties, Schools, and nearby places. Other information listed are property sales data, trends, estimated property prices, etc.

It also covers Mailing address Info, Location Information, Map and directions, and Administrative details. You also get various information from the census like population, poverty, health index, etc.

Summary

RG2 8AR is a residential postcode in Reading, Reading. RG2 8AR postcode is currently an active postcode. You can use the postcode to send mail within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean. According to the 2011 census, RG2 8AR has 12 properties within its service area. RG2 8AR is located in Church, Reading region with center coordinates 51.42699000, -0.96581600.

The population of RG2 8AR postcode is 24, and all individuals are eligible to receive mail through Royal Mail Service.

Postcode belongs to RG postcode Area, RG2 District, and RG2 8 postcode Sector.

Properties in RG2 8AR area have been sold 18 times from 1995 to 2023. To get detailed information on sales, View the sales table below.

Sample Mailing Address For RG2 8AR Postcode
#House No/Name,
READING , RG2 8AR

Geography And Location Details

Latitude 51.42699
Longitude -0.96582
Northing 170283
Easting 471998
Altitude 46 Meters
Grid Reference Code SU719702
Plus Code 9C3XC2GM+QM
Distance To Sea 39.36 mi

RG2 8AR postcode has center coordinates [51.42699,-0.96582]. Altitude reading for the postcode is 46 Meters above sea level. The postcode location can also be represented using #SU719702 National grid reference number.

History And Statistics

Introduced 1980-01-01
Last Updated December 2023
Mail Frequency Low (Postcode Recieves < 25 Mail per day)
Postcode Range Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

This Royal mail postcode was first introduced and became servicable in 1980-01-01. Total number of mails recieved in RG2 8AR is less than 25 mails per day. Mails getting delivered may take longer than normal as per Royal Mail records. Postcode range is limited to one specified apartment or building exactly at specified lat,long.

Census Statistics

Households 12
Population 24
Rural / Urban Urban city and town
Poverty Ratio (IOMD)
3880 / 32841
Census Output Area E00083049
Built Up Area Reading
Built Up SubDivision Reading
Lower Layer Output Super Area Reading 017F
Middle Layer Output Super Area Kennet Island & Green Park

This location is an urban city and town. According to 2011 census, 11.81% of the people in RG2 8AR is below poverty.

Components Of Postcode

Postcode Area RG
Postcode District RG2
Postcode Sector RG2 8

Adminstration And Postcode Areas

Country England
County Berkshire
District Reading
Ward Church
Parish Reading, unparished area
Local Authority N/A
Constituency Reading West
Region South East
ITL Level 2 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
ITL Level 3 Berkshire

Amenities Available In RG2 8AR


Work Place

Nearby Work Area Reading
Average Income £45700

Railway Station

Station Reading Green Park
Distance To Station 1.55 mi

Police Stations

Safety & Water Facilities

Police Force Thames Valley
Water Company Thames Water
Sewage Company N/A

Property Sales In RG2 8AR


Address Property Type Price Date
4 MERRIVALE GARDENS, READING, RG2 8AR Semi Detached (Freehold) £35,000
£117,000
£185,000
£210,000
1995-07-20
2002-07-12
2008-07-11
2014-01-23
10 MERRIVALE GARDENS, READING, RG2 8AR Semi Detached (Freehold) £67,000
1999-05-07
5 MERRIVALE GARDENS, READING, RG2 8AR Semi Detached (Freehold) £78,000
£164,000
£278,000
2000-01-05
2012-12-03
2020-06-26
3 MERRIVALE GARDENS, READING, RG2 8AR Semi Detached (Freehold) £50,000
£150,000
£144,000
2001-11-23
2005-08-04
2006-12-05
8 MERRIVALE GARDENS, READING, RG2 8AR Semi Detached (Freehold) £127,000
£184,950
£272,500
2003-04-17
2013-09-16
2016-12-05
7 MERRIVALE GARDENS, READING, RG2 8AR Terraced (Freehold) £125,000
£145,000
£270,000
2003-05-21
2011-01-07
2021-06-17
9 MERRIVALE GARDENS, READING, RG2 8AR Semi Detached (Freehold) £267,000
2019-02-08

Demographic of property sales [1995-2023]


Latest Property Sales Value


Average Property Price in 2023 408667 GBP
Average Price of Flats in 2023 227981 GBP
Average Price of Terraced property in 2023 346408 GBP
Average Price of Semi-Detached property in 2023 434398 GBP
Average Price of Detached Property in 2023 709113 GBP

Public Transport Near RG2 8AR


Bus Stops

Stop Location Distance
Callington Road
Adjacent Gillette (opp), Basingstoke Road, Whitley
311.49 metres
Bennet Road
Hartland Road (opp), Basingstoke Road, Whitley Wood
312.07 metres
Bennet Road
Bennet Road (adj), Basingstoke Road, Whitley Wood
324.00 metres
Callington Road
Callington Road (adj), Basingstoke Road, Whitley
336.14 metres
Hartland Road
opposite Hartland Court (on), Hartland Road, Whitley Wood
348.46 metres

Railway Stations

Station Location Distance
Reading Rail Station
Reading
3.56 km
Reading Rail Station
Reading
3.56 km
Reading West Rail Station
Reading
3.59 km
Earley Rail Station
Earley
3.68 km
Winnersh Triangle Rail Station
Winnersh Triangle
5.29 km

Airports

Airport Location Distance
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
Heathrow Airport
33.55 km
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 3
Heathrow Airport
35.37 km
London Heathrow Airport
Heathrow Airport
36.04 km
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 2
Heathrow Airport
36.09 km
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 1
Heathrow Airport
36.09 km

Taxi Stands

Stand Location Distance
Bridge Street Taxi Rank
House of Fraser (taxi rank), Bridge Street, Reading Town Centre
2.88 km
Cheapside
o/sTesco (taxi rank), Oxford Road, Reading Town Centre
3.25 km

Other Postcodes Nearby


Postcode Distance from RG2 8AR
(In Meters)
RG27 7AH 633.43
RG27 7AJ 633.43
RG27 7AQ 633.43
RG27 7EZ 633.43
RG27 7HW 633.43
RG27 7LE 633.43
RG27 7LR 633.43
RG27 7LT 633.43
RG27 7ND 632.82
RG27 7NU 632.82

Frequently Asked Questions


You can send mail to anyone living in RG2 8AR through Royal Mail Service.

  • Copy the sample address and add property name/number to it.
  • if required add the recipient's name.
  • You can also browse the list of properties to find out the exact address.
  • Once you have noted down the address write it down on your To section of the envelope.
  • Drop the envelope in your nearest post office.

To calculate distance between your current location and RG2 8AR just follow this link

The recent average sale price of a property in RG2 8AR is 408667 GBP. But pricing may vary depending on the property type, For more details check the above table.

Find all schools near the postcode listed in the schools section of this article.

Its located in Reading, Reading. View the map section for more details.

There are 12 properties in RG2 8AR as per Royal mail database.

To get directions to reach RG2 8AR follow this link.

READING