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.
BERESFORD ROAD, RG30 1BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BERESFORD ROAD, RG30 1BT.
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
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
£ 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.
school Local Schools
Oxford Road Community School
Civitas Academy
Battle Primary Academy
Cranbury College
All Saints Junior School
All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School
Wilson Primary School
E P Collier Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Reading Food Centre0.2 km
- European Mini Market0.6 km
- Lidl0.3 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- + 3 more
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: RG301BT · Data under Open Government Licence