RG30 1AF is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Oxford Road in Reading. Administratively it sits within Battle ward and the Reading West constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 63% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 55% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Reading.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £281k.
Census 2021 statistics for RG30 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00174500 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OXFORD ROAD, RG30 1AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OXFORD ROAD, RG30 1AF.
468
32
£ 64,000 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG30 1AF represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
55% of RG30 1AF's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG30 1AF. The average age is 32.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 281,250
2 sales · Mean £ 281,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RG30 1AF is moderate at 65 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Battle Primary Academy
Cranbury College
Oxford Road Community School
Wilson Primary School
All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School
All Saints Junior School
Civitas Academy
The WREN School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
44 nearby- Ajv Stores0.1 km
- Bina Continental Stores0.2 km
- Cake Box0.2 km
- Nico Sweet Cake0.1 km
- Oxford Sweet Shop0.3 km
- + 39 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Wishing Well0.2 km
- The Rose & Thistle0.7 km
- The Spread Eagle0.5 km
- The White Eagle0.1 km
- The Royal Albion0.9 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- 805 Restaurant & Grill0.2 km
- Betty's Bistro0.2 km
- Costa Coffee at Tesco0.3 km
- Da Village Afghan Resteraunt0.1 km
- Oishi0.1 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Reading Food Centre0.2 km
- Lidl0.4 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- European Mini Market0.3 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Church of God of Prophecy0.2 km
- Crumbs Food Co / Mash Up / Honolulu Poke / Whip It Up0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.1 km
- Farmhouse Pizza0.1 km
- Mr Cod0.4 km
- + 20 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Belle Vue House Hotel0.9 km
- The Abbey House Hotel0.4 km
- Y M C A0.7 km
- Tulip Styles Hotel0.9 km
- Beech House Hotel1.0 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reading West0.5 km
- Reading1.6 km
- Reading Station1.7 km
Bus Stops
- West Village - Tesco0.1 km
- Beresford Road0.1 km
- West Village - Tesco0.1 km
- Beresford Road0.2 km
- Wantage Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG301AF · Data under Open Government Licence