RG30 1DS is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Battle Square in Reading. Administratively it sits within Battle ward and the Reading West constituency.
Day-to-day life in RG30 1DS has the character of a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. 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 — 52% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Reading. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £200k.
Census 2021 statistics for RG30 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00177241 (shared with 36 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BATTLE SQUARE, RG30 1DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BATTLE SQUARE, RG30 1DS.
596
30
£ 64,000 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG30 1DS 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
Cultural diversity defines RG30 1DS — 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG30 1DS. The average age is 30.3. 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
Flat
£ 204,000
15 sales · Mean £ 218,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RG30 1DS is moderate at 60 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
Cranbury College
Wilson Primary School
Oxford Road Community School
Civitas Academy
All Saints Junior School
All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School
E P Collier Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
46 nearby- Ajv Stores0.3 km
- Bina Continental Stores0.3 km
- Cake Box0.3 km
- Nico Sweet Cake0.3 km
- Oxford Sweet Shop0.2 km
- + 41 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Wishing Well0.3 km
- The Rose & Thistle0.8 km
- The Spread Eagle0.6 km
- The White Eagle0.2 km
- The Royal Albion0.8 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- 805 Restaurant & Grill0.2 km
- Betty's Bistro0.2 km
- Costa Coffee at Tesco0.1 km
- Da Village Afghan Resteraunt0.3 km
- Oishi0.3 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Reading Food Centre0.3 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- European Mini Market0.2 km
- Aseda Supermarkets0.7 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Church of God of Prophecy0.2 km
- Crumbs Food Co / Mash Up / Honolulu Poke / Whip It Up0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Farmhouse Pizza0.2 km
- Mr Cod0.3 km
- + 21 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- The Abbey House Hotel0.6 km
- Y M C A0.9 km
- Tulip Styles Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reading West0.6 km
- Reading Station1.7 km
- Reading1.7 km
Bus Stops
- West Village - Tesco0.2 km
- West Village - Tesco0.2 km
- Wantage Road0.2 km
- Beresford Road0.3 km
- Wantage Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RG301DS · Data under Open Government Licence