Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

WESTERN ELMS AVENUE, RG30 2AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTERN ELMS AVENUE, RG30 2AN.

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Population

246

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 59,100 /yr

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Employed

63%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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2/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates RG30 2AN — age 37, 46% ownership, 44% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £324k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 58.7% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RG30 2AN is a safe, established residential area on Western Elms Avenue, 1.3km from Coley in Reading. Administratively it sits within Battle ward and the Reading West constituency.

For renters and young professionals, RG30 2AN 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. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% 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 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £324k, down 58.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RG30 2AN are sourced from Output Area E00082642 (shared with 7 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 2AN. The average age is 37.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British68.0%
Asian / British Asian15.4%
Black / African / Caribbean6.5%
Other / Mixed10.1%

Economic Activity

63%Active
FT: 47%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Flat

£ 202,000

13 sales · Mean £ 195,153

Detached

£ 745,000

3 sales · Mean £ 721,700

Semi-Detached

£ 775,000

1 sales · Mean £ 775,000

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

Crime around RG30 2AN is moderate at 53 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences247
Other theft68
Anti-social behaviour55
Public order45
Criminal damage and arson32

school Local Schools

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Battle Primary Academy

Good447 pupils0.4 km
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Oxford Road Community School

Good249 pupils0.4 km
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All Saints Junior School

Outstanding96 pupils0.4 km
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All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School

Good59 pupils0.4 km
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Cranbury College

Good98 pupils0.4 km
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Civitas Academy

Good350 pupils0.8 km
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Wilson Primary School

Good457 pupils0.8 km
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The WREN School

Good978 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

48 nearby
  • Ajv Stores0.3 km
  • Bina Continental Stores0.3 km
  • Cake Box0.3 km
  • Nico Sweet Cake0.3 km
  • Oxford Sweet Shop0.6 km
  • + 43 more
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Wishing Well0.3 km
  • Buon Appetito0.7 km
  • Reading & District Irish Association0.7 km
  • The Castle Tap Public House1.0 km
  • The Foresters Arms0.4 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

29 nearby
  • 805 Restaurant & Grill0.6 km
  • Betty's Bistro0.6 km
  • Costa Coffee at Tesco0.6 km
  • Da Village Afghan Resteraunt0.3 km
  • Oishi0.3 km
  • + 24 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Reading Food Centre0.3 km
  • Aseda Supermarkets0.3 km
  • Oxford Road Supermarket0.3 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Lidl0.2 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • Church of God of Prophecy0.6 km
  • Crumbs Food Co / Mash Up / Honolulu Poke / Whip It Up0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.3 km
  • Farmhouse Pizza0.5 km
  • Mr Cod0.7 km
  • + 23 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • Amherst0.7 km
  • Belle Vue House Hotel0.6 km
  • Bow Guest House0.7 km
  • Crown Lodge Guest House0.7 km
  • The Abbey House Hotel0.2 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Reading West0.2 km
  • Reading1.4 km
  • Reading Station1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Beresford Road0.2 km
  • Reading West Rail Station0.2 km
  • Reading West Rail Station - Oxford Road0.2 km
  • Reading West Rail Station0.2 km
  • Reading West Rail Station0.3 km