PORTMAN ROAD, RG30 1EA House Prices & Local Information

RG30 1EA is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Portman Road, 1.5km from Gravel Hill in Reading. Administratively it sits within Battle ward and the Reading West constituency.

This is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 77 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.1M.

Census 2021 statistics for RG30 1EA are sourced from Output Area E00177241 (shared with 36 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.