Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

ELM PARK ROAD, RG30 2TL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELM PARK ROAD, RG30 2TL.

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Population

428

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 59,100 /yr

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Employed

62%

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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3/10
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8/10
workEmployment
9/10
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10/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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9/10
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3/10
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3/10
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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.

home £266,000 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British59.0%
Asian / British Asian19.2%
Black / African / Caribbean8.7%
Other / Mixed13.1%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences244
Anti-social behaviour76
Public order43
Other theft42
Criminal damage and arson25

school Local Schools

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Battle Primary Academy

Good447 pupils0.1 km
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Cranbury College

Good98 pupils0.2 km
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All Saints Junior School

Outstanding96 pupils0.6 km
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All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School

Good59 pupils0.6 km
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Wilson Primary School

Good457 pupils0.6 km
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Oxford Road Community School

Good249 pupils0.6 km
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The WREN School

Good978 pupils0.9 km
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Civitas Academy

Good350 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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

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
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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
fastfood

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

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