RG30 2SD is a safe, established residential area located 1.1km from Southcote in Reading. Administratively it sits within Southcote ward and the Reading West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, RG30 2SD offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for RG30 2SD are sourced from Output Area E00082787 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RG30 2SD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RG30 2SD.
355
41
£ 58,800 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG30 2SD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. RG30 2SD spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG30 2SD. The average age is 41.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG30 2SD has low crime rates — 31 incidents 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
The WREN School
Cranbury College
Battle Primary Academy
All Saints Junior School
All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School
Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School
St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School
Wilson Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- Blacks0.4 km
- McColls1.0 km
- Ajv Stores0.8 km
- Bina Continental Stores0.9 km
- Cake Box0.9 km
- + 30 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Cafe Coley Park Baptist Church0.8 km
- 805 Restaurant & Grill1.0 km
- Betty's Bistro1.0 km
- Da Village Afghan Resteraunt0.8 km
- Oishi0.9 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Wishing Well0.9 km
- The Foresters Arms0.5 km
- The Southcote Beefeater0.3 km
- The Rose & Thistle0.7 km
- The Spread Eagle0.6 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Reading Food Centre0.9 km
- Aseda Supermarkets0.9 km
- Oxford Road Supermarket0.9 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Church of God of Prophecy1.0 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Farmhouse Pizza0.9 km
- Vampires Den0.8 km
- Devil's Pizza1.0 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Belle Vue House Hotel0.9 km
- The Abbey House Hotel0.5 km
- Y M C A0.3 km
- Beech House Hotel0.1 km
- Parkside International Hotel0.3 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reading West0.8 km
- Reading1.7 km
- Reading Station2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Southcote Road0.1 km
- Southcote Road0.2 km
- Southcote Road0.2 km
- Parkside Road0.2 km
- Parkside Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG302SD · Data under Open Government Licence