Reading · RG2

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

Covering Whitley, including Barkham & Arborfield, Church, Coley. Find accredited domestic energy assessors 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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Terrace and semi country

Most homes here are terraces or semis. Insulation and heating upgrades are the usual way to nudge a rating up, so have receipts ready.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Reading: 25.0% terraced, 28.5% semi-detached
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New to EPCs? Here's what to expect, how to get ready and what it costs, in plain English. Read the quick guide →

England landlord rules: quick version

  • When you let: you need a valid EPC, usually good for 10 years.
  • Minimum E: most private lets need E or better, unless exempt.

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

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