Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

PORTMAN WAY, RG30 1AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PORTMAN WAY, RG30 1AN.

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Population

596

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 64,000 /yr

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Employed

63%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG30 1AN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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2/10
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8/10
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9/10
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10/10
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9/10
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6/10
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2/10
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5/10
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Area Character

52% of RG30 1AN'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. Property prices are trending up 4.3% year-on-year.

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

RG30 1AN is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Portman Way in Reading. Administratively it sits within Battle ward and the Reading West constituency.

This is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. The area has a notably diverse population — 52% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Reading. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £357k, up 4.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RG30 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00177241 (shared with 36 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG30 1AN. The average age is 30.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British47.9%
Asian / British Asian21.5%
Black / African / Caribbean17.6%
Other / Mixed12.9%

Economic Activity

63%Active
FT: 47%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 350,000

3 sales · Mean £ 341,666

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around RG30 1AN is moderate at 63 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.

Violence and sexual offences177
Anti-social behaviour63
Other theft46
Shoplifting43
Public order39

school Local Schools

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Battle Primary Academy

Good447 pupils0.6 km
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Oxford Road Community School

Good249 pupils0.7 km
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Cranbury College

Good98 pupils0.7 km
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Wilson Primary School

Good457 pupils0.8 km
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Civitas Academy

Good350 pupils0.9 km
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All Saints Junior School

Outstanding96 pupils1.0 km
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All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School

Good59 pupils1.0 km
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E P Collier Primary School

Good340 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

43 nearby
  • Ajv Stores0.3 km
  • Bina Continental Stores0.3 km
  • Cake Box0.3 km
  • Nico Sweet Cake0.3 km
  • Oxford Sweet Shop0.4 km
  • + 38 more
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Wishing Well0.3 km
  • Buon Appetito0.9 km
  • Reading & District Irish Association0.9 km
  • The Foresters Arms1.0 km
  • The Rose & Thistle0.8 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

25 nearby
  • 805 Restaurant & Grill0.3 km
  • Betty's Bistro0.4 km
  • Costa Coffee at Tesco0.0 km
  • Da Village Afghan Resteraunt0.3 km
  • Oishi0.3 km
  • + 20 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Reading Food Centre0.3 km
  • Aseda Supermarkets0.6 km
  • Oxford Road Supermarket0.6 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Church of God of Prophecy0.4 km
  • Crumbs Food Co / Mash Up / Honolulu Poke / Whip It Up0.4 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.3 km
  • Farmhouse Pizza0.3 km
  • Mr Cod0.4 km
  • + 21 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • The Abbey House Hotel0.7 km
  • Y M C A1.0 km
  • Tulip Styles Hotel0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Reading West0.6 km
  • Reading Station1.6 km
  • Reading1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • West Village - Tesco0.3 km
  • West Village - Tesco0.3 km
  • Beresford Road0.3 km
  • Wantage Road0.4 km
  • Beresford Road0.4 km