RG30 3JL is a safe, established residential area on Brunel Road, 0.8km from Horncastle in Reading. Administratively it sits within Southcote ward and the Reading West constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG30, RG30 3JL offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £341k, up 7.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RG30 3JL are sourced from Output Area E00082958 (shared with 31 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRUNEL ROAD, RG30 3JL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRUNEL ROAD, RG30 3JL.
348
44
£ 51,900 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
RG30 3JL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 88% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £341k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 7.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG30 3JL. The average age is 43.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 290,000
10 sales · Mean £ 315,700
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG30 3JL has low crime rates — 29 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
Kennet Valley Primary School
King's Academy Prospect
Southcote Primary School
Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School
The WREN School
Churchend Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Coronation Convenience Store0.6 km
- Jas Express & Post Office0.6 km
- McColls0.6 km
- Southcote Pharmacy0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Southcote Community Hub0.5 km
- Cafe Alive at Grange United Reform Church0.9 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Asda Superstore1.0 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.7 km
- Grocery Asia0.8 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Kennet Valley Club0.7 km
- George & Dragon0.7 km
- Cunning Man, The0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Eastern Choice0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reading West2.6 km
- Reading3.5 km
- Tilehurst3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Dwyer Road0.3 km
- Dwyer Road0.3 km
- Holybrook Crescent0.4 km
- Holybrook Crescent0.4 km
- Burghfield Road Railway Bridge0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RG303JL · Data under Open Government Licence