RG30 2TL is a safe, established residential area on Elm Park Road, 1.5km from Coley in Reading. Administratively it sits within Battle ward and the Reading West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, RG30 2TL 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 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Reading. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £266k, down 18.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RG30 2TL are sourced from Output Area E00082627 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELM PARK ROAD, RG30 2TL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELM PARK ROAD, RG30 2TL.
428
36
£ 59,100 /yr
62%
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 2TL — age 36, 44% ownership, 50% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 18.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG30 2TL. The average age is 35.5. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 275,500
16 sales · Mean £ 281,877
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RG30 2TL is moderate at 51 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
Battle Primary Academy
Cranbury College
All Saints Junior School
All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School
Wilson Primary School
Oxford Road Community School
The WREN School
Civitas Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
41 nearby- Blacks0.7 km
- Ajv Stores0.3 km
- Bina Continental Stores0.4 km
- Cake Box0.4 km
- Nico Sweet Cake0.4 km
- + 36 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Wishing Well0.4 km
- Buon Appetito1.0 km
- Reading & District Irish Association1.0 km
- The Foresters Arms0.5 km
- The Southcote Beefeater0.8 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- 805 Restaurant & Grill0.5 km
- Betty's Bistro0.5 km
- Costa Coffee at Tesco0.7 km
- Da Village Afghan Resteraunt0.3 km
- Oishi0.4 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Reading Food Centre0.4 km
- Aseda Supermarkets0.6 km
- Oxford Road Supermarket0.5 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Lidl0.4 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Church of God of Prophecy0.5 km
- Crumbs Food Co / Mash Up / Honolulu Poke / Whip It Up0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Farmhouse Pizza0.4 km
- Mr Cod0.6 km
- + 19 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Amherst0.9 km
- Belle Vue House Hotel0.8 km
- Bow Guest House1.0 km
- Crown Lodge Guest House1.0 km
- The Abbey House Hotel0.1 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reading West0.5 km
- Reading1.6 km
- Reading Station1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Cranbury Road0.2 km
- Southcote Road0.2 km
- Cranbury Road0.2 km
- Southcote Road0.3 km
- Beresford Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG302TL · Data under Open Government Licence