About RG2 0AS
RG2 0AS scores 63/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and healthcare — with Tesco Reading Whitley St Express about 3 minutes' walk away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, RG2 0AS is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 5/10, ranked 14,126 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is high (IMD housing decile 3/10).
There are 56 schools within the typical catchment area, including 6 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 27 rated Good. The nearest school is New Christ Church Church of England Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 28 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 30 GP surgeries, 7 hospitals and 14 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is MILMAN & KENNET SURGERY, within a short walk. The nearest hospital is ROYAL BERKSHIRE HOSPITAL, about 12 minutes' walk away. A pharmacy is about 3 minutes' walk away.
There are no train or Tube stations near RG2 0AS. Bus services provide the main public transport, with 29 bus stops in the immediate area.
The location is in Flood Zone 1 (low risk — less than a 1 in 1,000 annual chance of river or sea flooding).
There are 21 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 23.9 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Playing Field (0.79 ha), within a short walk.
There are 50 supermarkets in the wider area, including Tesco, Makro, Iceland, Asda and others. The nearest is Tesco Reading Whitley St Express, about 3 minutes' walk away. A public library is 0.7 mi away.
Sources: DfE/Ofsted, UK Police API, NHS ODS, NaPTAN, Environment Agency, Ordnance Survey, Natural England, DEFRA, Geolytix and Arts Council England. For an interactive map view, explore RG2 0AS on NestScope.