Is RG3 a safe place to live?

Crime rates in RG3 are higher than average, at 234 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is often due to it being a busy urban or commercial area.

How much do houses cost in RG3?

The average property price in RG3 is currently around £360k.

What is the population of RG3?

The population for the RG3 area is approximately 32,991 residents according to the latest census data.

Area Analysis Reading, South East

RG3 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the RG3 postcode area.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

32,991

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 53,117 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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5/10

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6/10

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8/10

workEmployment

8/10

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8/10

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7/10

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9/10

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5/10

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8/10

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Area Character

RG3 is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £360k.

home £360,482 median price

verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RG3 is a postcode district in Reading, South East, covering 0 active and 1725 retired postcodes.

Property: Average house prices in RG3 are around £360k, up 0.6% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across RG3 at 234 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 40 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full RG3 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British75.3%

Asian / British Asian11.6%

Black / African / Caribbean6.3%

Other / Mixed6.8%

Economic Activity

52%Active

FT: 36%

Unemployed: 2%

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences3197

Anti-social behaviour805

Criminal damage and arson603

Vehicle crime562

Other theft548

school Local Schools

Norcot Early Years Centre

Outstanding109 pupils

Blagrave Nursery School

Outstanding43 pupils

Park Lane Primary School

Good410 pupils

Wilson Primary School

Good457 pupils

Southcote Primary School

Good606 pupils

St Michael's Primary School

Good403 pupils

Moorlands Primary School

Good355 pupils

Birch Copse Primary School

Outstanding425 pupils