RG30 1BH is a mixed residential area on Salisbury Road, 1.2km from Reading in Reading. Administratively it sits within Battle ward and the Reading West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, RG30 1BH offers members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Reading. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £300k, up 33.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RG30 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00082635 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SALISBURY ROAD, RG30 1BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SALISBURY ROAD, RG30 1BH.
409
35
£ 64,000 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
RG30 1BH has a highly multicultural community character — 46% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 33.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG30 1BH. The average age is 35.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 300,000
3 sales · Mean £ 308,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RG30 1BH is moderate at 55 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
Oxford Road Community School
Civitas Academy
All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School
All Saints Junior School
Battle Primary Academy
Cranbury College
Wilson Primary School
E P Collier Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
53 nearby- Ajv Stores0.3 km
- Bina Continental Stores0.2 km
- Cake Box0.2 km
- Nico Sweet Cake0.3 km
- Oxford Sweet Shop0.7 km
- + 48 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Wishing Well0.2 km
- Medusa Lodge0.9 km
- The Nags Head0.6 km
- The Rose & Thistle0.3 km
- The Spread Eagle0.8 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- 805 Restaurant & Grill0.6 km
- Betty's Bistro0.6 km
- Costa Coffee at Tesco0.5 km
- Da Village Afghan Resteraunt0.3 km
- Oishi0.3 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Reading Food Centre0.2 km
- European Mini Market0.7 km
- Lidl0.1 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- Church of God of Prophecy0.6 km
- Crumbs Food Co / Mash Up / Honolulu Poke / Whip It Up0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Farmhouse Pizza0.5 km
- Mr Cod0.8 km
- + 29 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Beech House Hotel1.0 km
- Belle Vue House Hotel0.6 km
- Bow Guest House0.6 km
- Crown Lodge Guest House0.6 km
- Penta Hotel Reading0.9 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reading West0.1 km
- Reading1.2 km
- Reading Station1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Reading West Rail Station - Oxford Road0.1 km
- Reading West Rail Station0.1 km
- Reading West Rail Station - Oxford Road0.1 km
- Reading West Rail Station0.1 km
- Beresford Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG301BH · Data under Open Government Licence