Side-by-side comparison of RG2 Reading and RG22 Basingstoke covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
RG22 is the more affordable option at £350,000 median vs £381,000 in RG2. RG22 has lower recorded crime (2,972 vs 4,434 offences over 13 months). Both areas have comparable broadband quality.
| Metric | RG2 Reading | RG22 Basingstoke |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £381,000 | £350,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,613 | £2,255 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 4,434 | 2,972 |
| Outstanding Schools | 1.0 | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 83.4 | 75.8 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 93.3 | 97.3 |
| EPC Median Score | 74.0 | 70.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.