RG30 1DH is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Valentia Road in Reading. Administratively it sits within Battle ward and the Reading West constituency.
Day-to-day life in RG30 1DH has the character of a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. The area has a notably diverse population — 57% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Reading.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £338k, down 25.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RG30 1DH are sourced from Output Area E00174501 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VALENTIA ROAD, RG30 1DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VALENTIA ROAD, RG30 1DH.
418
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£ 64,000 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG30 1DH 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.
Area Character
RG30 1DH has a highly multicultural community character — 57% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 30 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community. Property prices are trending down 25.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG30 1DH. The average age is 29.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 260,475
6 sales · Mean £ 280,658
Flat
£ 172,475
2 sales · Mean £ 172,475
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RG30 1DH is moderate at 62 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
Battle Primary Academy
Oxford Road Community School
Cranbury College
Wilson Primary School
Civitas Academy
All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School
All Saints Junior School
E P Collier Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
46 nearby- Ajv Stores0.2 km
- Bina Continental Stores0.2 km
- Cake Box0.2 km
- Nico Sweet Cake0.2 km
- Oxford Sweet Shop0.3 km
- + 41 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Wishing Well0.2 km
- The Pondhouse0.9 km
- The Rose & Thistle0.7 km
- The Spread Eagle0.6 km
- The White Eagle0.2 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- 805 Restaurant & Grill0.3 km
- Betty's Bistro0.3 km
- Costa Coffee at Tesco0.2 km
- Da Village Afghan Resteraunt0.2 km
- Oishi0.2 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Reading Food Centre0.2 km
- European Mini Market0.3 km
- Lidl0.4 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Church of God of Prophecy0.3 km
- Crumbs Food Co / Mash Up / Honolulu Poke / Whip It Up0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.2 km
- Farmhouse Pizza0.2 km
- Mr Cod0.4 km
- + 21 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Belle Vue House Hotel1.0 km
- The Abbey House Hotel0.6 km
- Y M C A0.9 km
- Tulip Styles Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reading West0.5 km
- Reading Station1.6 km
- Reading1.6 km
Bus Stops
- West Village - Tesco0.2 km
- Beresford Road0.2 km
- Beresford Road0.2 km
- West Village - Tesco0.2 km
- Wantage Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG301DH · Data under Open Government Licence