Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

SOUTHCOTE PARADE, RG30 3DT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHCOTE PARADE, RG30 3DT.

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Population

415

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 51,900 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: RG30 3DT represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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5/10
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6/10
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8/10
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5/10
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9/10
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7/10
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8/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 56% owner-occupation and average age 35, RG30 3DT has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RG30 3DT is a mixed residential area on Southcote Parade, 0.3km from Southcote in Reading. Administratively it sits within Southcote ward and the Reading West constituency.

For families considering a move, RG30 3DT represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 35 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Reading.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £172k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for RG30 3DT are sourced from Output Area E00082947 (shared with 19 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 3DT. The average age is 35.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British60.0%
Asian / British Asian28.7%
Black / African / Caribbean6.2%
Other / Mixed5.2%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Flat

£ 201,000

2 sales · Mean £ 201,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around RG30 3DT is moderate at 57 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences124
Public order21
Other theft14
Anti-social behaviour11
Vehicle crime11

school Local Schools

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Southcote Primary School

Good606 pupils0.2 km
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Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School

Good949 pupils0.4 km
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The WREN School

Good978 pupils0.4 km
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St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School

Inadequate309 pupils0.7 km
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Cranbury College

Good98 pupils1.1 km
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Manor Primary School

Good283 pupils1.2 km
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The Holy Brook School

Good35 pupils1.2 km
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Battle Primary Academy

Good447 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Cafe Alive at Grange United Reform Church0.4 km
  • Shine Community Project0.6 km
  • Cafe Coley Park Baptist Church0.7 km
  • Southcote Community Hub0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Southcote Newsagency0.0 km
  • Blacks0.9 km
  • Coronation Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Jas Express & Post Office0.7 km
  • McColls0.7 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Southcote Beefeater0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Eastern Choice0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Bath Hotel1.0 km
  • Beech House Hotel0.7 km
  • Parkside International Hotel0.6 km
  • Y M C A0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Reading West1.5 km
  • Reading2.3 km
  • Reading Station2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Southcote Farm Lane0.2 km
  • Southcote Farm Lane0.2 km
  • Monks Way0.3 km
  • Fawley Road0.3 km
  • Fawley Road0.3 km