Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

OXFORD ROAD, RG30 1EF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OXFORD ROAD, RG30 1EF.

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Population

405

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 64,000 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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

RG30 1EF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 33, 38% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (33) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

home £325,000 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RG30 1EF is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Oxford Road in Reading. Administratively it sits within Battle ward and the Reading West constituency.

For renters and young professionals, RG30 1EF offers 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. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 45% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Reading.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £325k.

Census 2021 statistics for RG30 1EF are sourced from Output Area E00082654 (shared with 17 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 1EF. The average age is 32.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British55.1%
Asian / British Asian24.8%
Black / African / Caribbean9.8%
Other / Mixed10.3%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 5%
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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

Terraced

£ 242,500

4 sales · Mean £ 252,500

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

Crime around RG30 1EF is moderate at 59 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 offences219
Anti-social behaviour96
Public order56
Other theft54
Shoplifting39

school Local Schools

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Wilson Primary School

Good457 pupils0.4 km
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Battle Primary Academy

Good447 pupils0.5 km
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Cranbury College

Good98 pupils0.6 km
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Oxford Road Community School

Good249 pupils1.0 km
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Ranikhet Academy

Good214 pupils1.1 km
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All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School

Good59 pupils1.1 km
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All Saints Junior School

Outstanding96 pupils1.1 km
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Civitas Academy

Good350 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

43 nearby
  • Ajv Stores0.5 km
  • Bina Continental Stores0.5 km
  • Cake Box0.5 km
  • Nico Sweet Cake0.5 km
  • Oxford Sweet Shop0.1 km
  • + 38 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Wishing Well0.5 km
  • The Pondhouse0.5 km
  • The Spread Eagle0.5 km
  • The White Eagle0.3 km
  • The Royal Albion0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • 805 Restaurant & Grill0.2 km
  • Betty's Bistro0.1 km
  • Costa Coffee at Tesco0.4 km
  • Da Village Afghan Resteraunt0.4 km
  • Grip UK1.0 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Reading Food Centre0.5 km
  • Aseda Supermarkets0.9 km
  • Oxford Road Supermarket0.9 km
  • European Mini Market0.1 km
  • Hevs Best Deals1.0 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • Church of God of Prophecy0.1 km
  • Crumbs Food Co / Mash Up / Honolulu Poke / Whip It Up0.4 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • Farmhouse Pizza0.3 km
  • Mr Cod0.0 km
  • + 22 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • The Abbey House Hotel0.7 km
  • Y M C A0.8 km
  • Tulip Styles Hotel0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Reading West0.8 km
  • Reading2.0 km
  • Reading Station2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Wantage Road0.0 km
  • Wantage Road0.1 km
  • Brock Gardens0.1 km
  • West Village - Tesco0.2 km
  • Brock Gardens0.2 km