Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

SALISBURY ROAD, RG30 1BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SALISBURY ROAD, RG30 1BW.

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Population

435

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 64,000 /yr

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Employed

58%

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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2/10
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4/10
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9/10
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9/10
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10/10
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6/10
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7/10
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3/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines RG30 1BW — 52% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 5.2% year-on-year.

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

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

This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 52% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Reading.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £275k, up 5.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RG30 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00082632 (shared with 8 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 1BW. The average age is 33.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British47.8%
Asian / British Asian36.6%
Black / African / Caribbean8.5%
Other / Mixed7.1%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 275,000

10 sales · Mean £ 300,700

Semi-Detached

£ 350,000

1 sales · Mean £ 350,000

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

Crime around RG30 1BW is moderate at 68 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 offences213
Anti-social behaviour69
Other theft58
Public order47
Vehicle crime34

school Local Schools

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Oxford Road Community School

Good249 pupils0.3 km
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Civitas Academy

Good350 pupils0.5 km
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Battle Primary Academy

Good447 pupils0.7 km
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All Saints Junior School

Outstanding96 pupils0.8 km
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All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School

Good59 pupils0.8 km
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Cranbury College

Good98 pupils0.8 km
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E P Collier Primary School

Good340 pupils1.0 km
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Wilson Primary School

Good457 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

51 nearby
  • Ajv Stores0.4 km
  • Bina Continental Stores0.3 km
  • Cake Box0.3 km
  • Nico Sweet Cake0.4 km
  • Oxford Sweet Shop0.7 km
  • + 46 more
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Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Wishing Well0.3 km
  • Buon Appetito0.6 km
  • Phantom Brewing Co0.9 km
  • Reading & District Irish Association0.6 km
  • The Foresters Arms0.8 km
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

37 nearby
  • 805 Restaurant & Grill0.6 km
  • Betty's Bistro0.6 km
  • Costa Coffee at Tesco0.4 km
  • Da Village Afghan Resteraunt0.4 km
  • Oishi0.4 km
  • + 32 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Reading Food Centre0.3 km
  • Aseda Supermarkets0.3 km
  • Oxford Road Supermarket0.3 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

34 nearby
  • Church of God of Prophecy0.6 km
  • Crumbs Food Co / Mash Up / Honolulu Poke / Whip It Up0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • Farmhouse Pizza0.5 km
  • Mr Cod0.8 km
  • + 29 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Amherst0.8 km
  • Travelodge Reading Central0.9 km
  • Bath Hotel1.0 km
  • Belle Vue House Hotel0.8 km
  • Bow Guest House0.7 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

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