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.
OXFORD ROAD, RG30 1EF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OXFORD ROAD, RG30 1EF.
405
33
£ 64,000 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
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.
school Local Schools
Wilson Primary School
Battle Primary Academy
Cranbury College
Oxford Road Community School
Ranikhet Academy
All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School
All Saints Junior School
Civitas Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: RG301EF · Data under Open Government Licence