Area Analysis Reading, South East

RG30 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the RG30 postcode area.

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Population

28,328

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 52,220 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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4/10
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2/10
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9/10
workEmployment
8/10
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9/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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9/10
homeHome Ownership
2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

RG30 is an established family neighbourhood — 52% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 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 £332k. Property prices are trending down 3.7% year-on-year.

home £332,712 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RG30 is a postcode district in Reading, South East, covering 957 active and 496 retired postcodes.

The largest share of RG30 (20%) is characterised by a council estate or housing association area with many young families, alongside a diverse professional area with lots of families buying and renting (11%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes RG30 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in RG30 are around £332k, down 3.7% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across RG30 at 331 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 39 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 RG30 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 / British69.1%
Asian / British Asian14.5%
Black / African / Caribbean8.4%
Other / Mixed8.1%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 3%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences3660
Anti-social behaviour1321
Criminal damage and arson705
Public order686
Shoplifting671

school Local Schools

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Norcot Early Years Centre

Outstanding109 pupils
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Blagrave Nursery School

Outstanding43 pupils
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Wilson Primary School

Good457 pupils
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Southcote Primary School

Good606 pupils
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St Michael's Primary School

Good403 pupils
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Moorlands Primary School

Good355 pupils
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Manor Primary School

Good283 pupils
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Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School

Good202 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

64 nearby
  • Simply Gym at Meadway Precinct
  • Meat Wala
  • Amazing Grace Afro Caribbean Shop
  • Atif Superstore
  • B & M Home Store with Garden Centre
  • + 59 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Beech House Hotel
  • Parkside International Hotel
  • The Abbey House Hotel
  • Tulip Styles Hotel
  • Y M C A
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • George & Dragon
  • The Mansion House
  • The Pondhouse
  • The Royal Albion
  • The Southcote Beefeater
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

43 nearby
  • 805 Restaurant & Grill
  • Avilah
  • Betty's Bistro
  • Cafe Alive at Grange United Reform Church
  • Chillim
  • + 38 more
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Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Asda Superstore
  • Co-operative Food
  • European Mini Market
  • Grocery Asia
  • Hevs Best Deals
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

38 nearby
  • Burgers and Co
  • Chop Suey House
  • Church of God of Prophecy
  • Crumbs Food Co / Mash Up / Honolulu Poke / Whip It Up
  • Domino's Pizza
  • + 33 more