RG30 1DZ is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Loverock Road in Reading. Administratively it sits within Battle ward and the Reading West constituency.
Day-to-day life in RG30 1DZ 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 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for RG30 1DZ are sourced from Output Area E00177241 (shared with 36 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOVEROCK ROAD, RG30 1DZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOVEROCK ROAD, RG30 1DZ.
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£ 64,000 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG30 1DZ 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 1DZ has a highly multicultural community character — 52% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG30 1DZ. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RG30 1DZ is moderate at 73 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
Wilson Primary School
Battle Primary Academy
Cranbury College
Oxford Road Community School
Civitas Academy
All Saints Junior School
All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School
Ranikhet Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- Ajv Stores0.6 km
- Bina Continental Stores0.7 km
- Cake Box0.7 km
- Nico Sweet Cake0.6 km
- Oxford Sweet Shop0.4 km
- + 33 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Wishing Well0.7 km
- The Spread Eagle0.9 km
- The White Eagle0.5 km
- The Pondhouse0.6 km
- The Crucible Sports and Social Club0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- 805 Restaurant & Grill0.4 km
- Betty's Bistro0.5 km
- Costa Coffee at Tesco0.3 km
- Da Village Afghan Resteraunt0.6 km
- Grip UK0.9 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Reading Food Centre0.6 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Aseda Supermarkets1.0 km
- Oxford Road Supermarket1.0 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Church of God of Prophecy0.5 km
- Crumbs Food Co / Mash Up / Honolulu Poke / Whip It Up0.1 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Farmhouse Pizza0.5 km
- Mr Cod0.4 km
- + 18 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Abbey House Hotel1.0 km
- Tulip Styles Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reading West0.9 km
- Reading Station1.9 km
- Reading2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Wantage Road0.4 km
- Wantage Road0.4 km
- Brock Gardens0.4 km
- West Village - Tesco0.5 km
- Brock Gardens0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: RG301DZ · Data under Open Government Licence