RG2 9FP postcode in Reading, Wokingham
RG2 9FP is a postcode in Reading, in the Shinfield ward of Wokingham. It is in the Earley and Woodley parliamentary constituency and the Thames Valley police force area, and has been in use since February 2007.
Where RG2 9FP is, and what is near it
- RG2 9FP
- Other postcodes in RG2 9: press one for its page
- 3 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 6 bus stops
- 1 EV charging point
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 51.4187, longitude -0.9527)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; charging points: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after RG2 9FP?
- WokinghamCouncil, for all local services Wokingham: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around RG2 9FP Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- Thames ValleyPolice force area
- Earley and WoodleyParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Yuan Yang (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact Yuan Yang
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at RG2 9FP?
Every home and business at RG2 9FP can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
Wokingham: 94%
Wokingham: 99%
The line marks the figure across Wokingham.
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at RG2 9FP?
Wokingham Borough Council gives bin days for each home rather than each postcode. BinDayBuddy finds yours from your house number, from the council's own system.
Find the bin days for your home on BinDayBuddySource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is RG2 9FP at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
The Environment Agency's list of postcodes with a home or business in an area at risk of flooding from rivers or the sea does not include RG2 9FP.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Wokingham
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for RG2 9FP: 2,289 properties in Wokingham are at high risk (2.6% of all its properties). All the figures for Wokingham
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of RG2 9FP is not in any of the Environment Agency's flood warning or alert areas. Part of the postcode may still be, so check your own address when you sign up.
Sign up for flood warnings, free, on GOV.UK Check flood risk at another postcodeSource: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near RG2 9FP?
Homes in RG2 9 sold for a typical £440,000 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 187 sales, down 9.7% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Detached £630,000 54 sales
- Semi-detached £475,000 67 sales
- Terraced £375,000 35 sales
- Flat or maisonette £270,000 31 sales
Each bar is that kind's typical price, against the most expensive kind here.
Across the whole RG2 district: a typical £385,000 from 421 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in RG2 9FP
HM Land Registry records 2 standard sales of homes in RG2 9FP from January 2024 to August 2026, the latest on 26 February 2025. Each sale below opens Land Registry's own record of it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near RG2 9FP?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 920 homes in the neighbourhood around RG2 9FP. The largest share of them, 42%, are in council tax band C. More were built from 2000 to 2009 than in any other period (45%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Wokingham for 2026‑27: £2,498. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,943 (band B) to £4,163 (band G); band C, the most common, is £2,220.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | withheld | £1,665 |
| Band B | about 60 (7%) | £1,943 |
| Band C | about 390 (42%) | £2,220 |
| Band D | about 120 (13%) | £2,498 |
| Band E | about 120 (13%) | £3,053 |
| Band F | about 160 (17%) | £3,608 |
| Band G | about 70 (8%) | £4,163 |
| Band H | withheld | £4,995 |
When the homes were built
- 1% Before 1900
- 1% 1900 to 1918
- 3% 1919 to 1939
- 18% 1945 to 1964
- 13% 1965 to 1982
- 17% 1983 to 1999
- 45% 2000 to 2009
- 1% 2010 to 2019
- None 2020 or later
2020 or later: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for Wokingham before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of RG2 9FP is in (ONS area E01016679), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near RG2 9FP?
The nearest open schools to RG2 9FP, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to RG2 9FP?
The nearest railway station to the centre of RG2 9FP is Earley Rail Station, 3.5 km away in a straight line.
- Earley Rail Station Railway station 3.5 kmCycle
- Reading Green Park Railway station 3.5 kmCycle
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
6 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Foster Wheeler, 264 m away.
More stations near RG2 9FP, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near RG2 9FP?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of RG2 9FP, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Shinfield Medical Practice Phone 0118 976 9101 1.6 kmCycle
- South Reading & Shinfield Group Med Prac Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report April 2018, over 3 years old · Phone 0118 402 9177 1.6 kmCycle
- Long Barn Lane Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report March 2017, over 3 years old · Phone 0118 987 1377 2.2 kmCycle
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near RG2 9FP?
The nearest charging points to the centre of RG2 9FP, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- RolecEV Charging point · 2 chargers · Type 2 · up to 22 kW 1.0 kmWalk
- Lidl Charging point · 3 chargers · Type 2, CCS, CHAdeMO · up to 50 kW 1.2 kmWalk
- Shell Charging point · 2 chargers 1.4 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near RG2 9FP?
The nearest to the centre of RG2 9FP, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Cathay Dental Practice Phone 0118 986 4800 500 mWalk
- Shinfield Road Dental Practice Phone 0118 975 6161 1.1 kmWalk
- Shinfield Dental Centre Phone 0118 988 3178 1.6 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to RG2 9FP?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- CircleReading Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report October 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 0118 922 6899 2.0 kmCycle
- Royal Berkshire Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report March 2024 · Phone 0118 322 5111 3.6 kmCycle
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near RG2 9FP?
The nearest care homes to the centre of RG2 9FP, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- 1 Longmore Road Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report October 2017, over 3 years old · Phone 0118 986 7457 650 mWalk
- 188 Whitley Wood Lane Respite Care Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report December 2017, over 3 years old · Phone 0118 937 5347 800 mWalk
- Multicare-Reading Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report February 2018, over 3 years old · Phone 0118 931 3939 850 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near RG2 9FP?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of RG2 9FP, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Whitley Wood Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 6pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 0118 987 2023 450 mWalk
- Vantage Chemist Mon to Fri 9am to 6:30pm; Sat 9am to 5pm; Sun closed · Phone 0118 987 2850 1.0 kmWalk
- Asda Pharmacy, Chalfont Way Mon to Sat 9am to 12:30pm, 1pm to 4:30pm, 5pm to 9pm; Sun 10am to 4pm · Phone 0118 987 0300 1.5 kmCycle
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near RG2 9FP?
The nearest vets to the centre of RG2 9FP on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Shinfield Vets 600 mWalk
- Community Pet Clinic 1.5 kmCycle
- Medivet The Vets 1.6 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is RG2 9FP in a conservation area?
The centre of RG2 9FP is not in any conservation area, listed building, tree preservation area, green belt or protected landscape that planning.data.gov.uk holds. Not every council has sent all its data, so check with the council before relying on it.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near RG2 9FP?
Police.uk records 204 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of RG2 9FP in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: other theft 14, burglary 10, drugs 5, other crime 4, possession of weapons 2, theft from the person 1, bicycle theft 1, robbery 1.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for RG2 9FP
- Ward
- Shinfield
- Parish
- Shinfield
- Region
- South East
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Reading
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- February 2007
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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