RG30 3BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Southcote Lane, 0.6km from Horncastle in Reading. Administratively it sits within Southcote ward and the Reading West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, RG30 3BD is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £410k.
Census 2021 statistics for RG30 3BD are sourced from Output Area E00082953 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTHCOTE LANE, RG30 3BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHCOTE LANE, RG30 3BD.
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£ 51,900 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG30 3BD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
RG30 3BD has a significant social housing presence — 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG30 3BD. The average age is 36.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 410,000
1 sales · Mean £ 410,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG30 3BD has low crime rates — 46 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 Holy Brook School
Manor Primary School
King's Academy Prospect
Southcote Primary School
Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School
Kennet Valley Primary School
The WREN School
St Michael's Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Meadway Groceries0.9 km
- Southcote Newsagency1.0 km
- Boots UK Ltd at Meadway Precinct0.9 km
- Sue Ryder Foundation at Meadway Precinct0.9 km
- Simply Gym at Meadway Precinct0.9 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Mansion House0.9 km
- Kennet Valley Club1.0 km
- George & Dragon0.5 km
- Prospect Bowling Club0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Wok U Like at Meadway Precinct0.9 km
- Eastern Choice0.3 km
- Sea Masters Fish & Chips at Meadway Precinct0.9 km
- Lee's Garden0.9 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.7 km
- Grocery Asia0.4 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.7 km
- Asda Superstore0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Cafe Alive at Grange United Reform Church0.6 km
- Everest Tandoori Restaurant at Meadway Precinct0.9 km
- The Grove Cafe at Meadway Precinct0.9 km
- Southcote Community Hub0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reading West2.2 km
- Reading3.2 km
- Tilehurst3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Frilsham Road0.0 km
- Frilsham Road0.0 km
- Coronation Square0.3 km
- Ashampstead Road0.3 km
- Ashampstead Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG303BD · Data under Open Government Licence