Reading · RG2

EICR in RG2 (Whitley)? We'll point you the right way.

Covering Whitley, including Barkham & Arborfield, Church, Coley. Find qualified electricians nearby.

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RG2 (Whitley) in a nutshell

RG2 covers Whitley, in Reading and Wokingham. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for RG2

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Two councils in one district

RG2 is split between Reading and Wokingham. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

RG2 stretches across Barkham & Arborfield, Church, Coley and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'RG2', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Flats and shared houses

Plenty of Reading homes are flats or converted houses, where the shared hallway lights and circuits matter too. Ask whether the quote covers communal areas.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Reading: 23.8% purpose-built flats, 4.0% converted/shared
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England landlord rules: quick version

  • Every 5 years: an electrical inspection and test by a qualified person.
  • Within 28 days: give your tenants a copy of the report.
  • If asked: send it to the council within 7 days.

More detail on the Reading page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does RG2 cover?

RG2 (Whitley) includes the wards of Barkham & Arborfield, Church, Coley, Hillside, Katesgrove, Redlands, Shinfield, Spencers Wood & Swallowfield, Whitley (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to RG2?

Neighbouring districts include RG6 (Earley), RG1 (Reading), RG4 (Caversham), RG5 (Woodley), RG30 (Tilehurst) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering RG2 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in RG2?

About 14,210 households and 37,668 residents at the 2011 Census, across 1,054 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is RG2 in?

RG2 sits in Reading, Wokingham (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Earley and Woodley, Reading Central, Wokingham.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
RG2 1
Areas covered
Whitley 2
Active postcodes
1,054 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
14,210 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
37,668 2
Electoral wards
Barkham & Arborfield, Church, Coley, Hillside, Katesgrove, Redlands, Shinfield, Spencers Wood & Swallowfield … 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Earley and Woodley, Reading Central, Wokingham 4
Local authority
Reading, Wokingham 4
Households privately renting (Reading built-up area)
29.3% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.