Is RG2 7PL a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

322 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of RG2 7PL. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
126
Shoplifting
44
Anti-social behaviour
43
Public order
23
Criminal damage & arson
20
Other theft
20
Vehicle crime
16
Burglary
10

House prices

£349,550

Average price in Reading (2026-07, UK House Price Index). Down 1.2% year on year.

Terraced
£351,976
Semi-detached
£442,678
Detached
£714,852
Flat / maisonette
£223,165

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for RG2 7PL specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near RG2 7PL on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near RG2 7PL on Check Food Hygiene

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