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.
WESTERN ELMS AVENUE, RG30 2AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTERN ELMS AVENUE, RG30 2AN.
246
37
£ 59,100 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
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.
school Local Schools
Battle Primary Academy
Oxford Road Community School
All Saints Junior School
All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School
Cranbury College
Civitas Academy
Wilson Primary School
The WREN School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: RG302AN · Data under Open Government Licence