RG30 3LZ is a safe, established residential area on Underwood Road, 0.6km from Horncastle in Reading. Administratively it sits within Tilehurst South & Holybrook ward and the Reading West constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG30, RG30 3LZ offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 85% 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 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £375k.
Census 2021 statistics for RG30 3LZ are sourced from Output Area E00082208 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
UNDERWOOD ROAD, RG30 3LZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UNDERWOOD ROAD, RG30 3LZ.
433
45
£ 57,400 /yr
50%
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 3LZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 85% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £375k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG30 3LZ. The average age is 44.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 362,500
6 sales · Mean £ 353,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG30 3LZ has low crime rates — 33 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
Kennet Valley Primary School
Manor Primary School
The Holy Brook School
King's Academy Prospect
Churchend Primary Academy
St Michael's Primary School
Southcote Primary School
The Avenue Special School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Coronation Convenience Store1.0 km
- Jas Express & Post Office0.9 km
- McColls1.0 km
- Southcote Pharmacy1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Southcote Community Hub0.8 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Asda Superstore1.0 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.5 km
- Grocery Asia0.9 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Kennet Valley Club0.3 km
- George & Dragon0.6 km
- Cunning Man, The0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Eastern Choice1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reading West2.9 km
- Tilehurst3.6 km
- Theale3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Kennet Valley School0.2 km
- Kennet Valley School0.2 km
- Churchward Walk0.3 km
- Churchward Walk0.3 km
- Dwyer Road Boundary0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG303LZ · Data under Open Government Licence