Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

BERESFORD ROAD, RG30 1BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BERESFORD ROAD, RG30 1BT.

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Population

409

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 64,000 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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5/10
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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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6/10
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8/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

46% of RG30 1BT'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 down 18.5% year-on-year.

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

RG30 1BT is a mixed residential area on Beresford Road, 1.3km from Reading in Reading. Administratively it sits within Battle ward and the Reading West constituency.

For renters and young professionals, RG30 1BT 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. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 35 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £295k, down 18.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RG30 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00082635 (shared with 12 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 1BT. 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

White / British54.5%
Asian / British Asian26.7%
Black / African / Caribbean10.9%
Other / Mixed7.9%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 265,000

3 sales · Mean £ 280,000

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

Crime around RG30 1BT is moderate at 67 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 offences223
Anti-social behaviour75
Other theft65
Shoplifting52
Public order51

school Local Schools

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Oxford Road Community School

Good249 pupils0.4 km
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Civitas Academy

Good350 pupils0.6 km
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Battle Primary Academy

Good447 pupils0.6 km
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Cranbury College

Good98 pupils0.7 km
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All Saints Junior School

Outstanding96 pupils0.7 km
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All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School

Good59 pupils0.7 km
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Wilson Primary School

Good457 pupils0.9 km
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E P Collier Primary School

Good340 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

49 nearby
  • Ajv Stores0.3 km
  • Bina Continental Stores0.2 km
  • Cake Box0.2 km
  • Nico Sweet Cake0.3 km
  • Oxford Sweet Shop0.6 km
  • + 44 more
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Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Wishing Well0.2 km
  • Medusa Lodge1.0 km
  • The Nags Head0.8 km
  • The Rose & Thistle0.5 km
  • The Spread Eagle0.8 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

30 nearby
  • 805 Restaurant & Grill0.5 km
  • Betty's Bistro0.5 km
  • Costa Coffee at Tesco0.3 km
  • Da Village Afghan Resteraunt0.3 km
  • Oishi0.2 km
  • + 25 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Reading Food Centre0.2 km
  • European Mini Market0.6 km
  • Lidl0.3 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

33 nearby
  • Church of God of Prophecy0.5 km
  • Crumbs Food Co / Mash Up / Honolulu Poke / Whip It Up0.7 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.3 km
  • Farmhouse Pizza0.4 km
  • Mr Cod0.6 km
  • + 28 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Belle Vue House Hotel0.8 km
  • Bow Guest House0.8 km
  • Crown Lodge Guest House0.8 km
  • The Abbey House Hotel0.6 km
  • Y M C A0.9 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Reading West0.3 km
  • Reading1.4 km
  • Reading Station1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Beresford Road0.2 km
  • Reading West Rail Station - Oxford Road0.3 km
  • Beresford Road0.3 km
  • Reading West Rail Station - Oxford Road0.3 km
  • Reading West Rail Station0.3 km