RG30 4DG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Spey Road, 1.1km from Churchend in Reading. Administratively it sits within Norcot ward and the Reading West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, RG30 4DG is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Outside of residential hours, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. At 45 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Reading.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £195k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for RG30 4DG are sourced from Output Area E00177357 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SPEY ROAD, RG30 4DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPEY ROAD, RG30 4DG.
190
45
£ 54,600 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG30 4DG 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.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 54% of tenure in RG30 4DG — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 4DG. The average age is 44.8. 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
Flat
£ 190,000
16 sales · Mean £ 188,593
Semi-Detached
£ 305,000
3 sales · Mean £ 305,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG30 4DG has low crime rates — 36 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
Ranikhet Academy
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School
St Michael's Primary School
Wilson Primary School
Moorlands Primary School
King's Academy Prospect
The Avenue Special School
Thames Valley School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Prospect Bowling Club0.7 km
- The Mansion House0.8 km
- The Royal Albion0.7 km
- The Pondhouse0.7 km
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- B & M Home Store with Garden Centre0.6 km
- Dance Reality Studios0.4 km
- Exotic Superstores0.7 km
- Hewad Store0.7 km
- Kashmir Halal Butchers at Exotic Superstore0.7 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- The Grove Cafe at Meadway Precinct0.7 km
- Chillim0.9 km
- Reading Sea Cadets0.9 km
- Red Kangaroo0.9 km
- Grip UK0.9 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- KFC at Reading Retail Park0.6 km
- Lee's Garden0.7 km
- Chop Suey House0.7 km
- Hong Kong Fish Bar0.8 km
- Wan Choi0.8 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda Superstore1.0 km
- Hevs Best Deals0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Tulip Styles Hotel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reading West1.8 km
- Tilehurst2.0 km
- Reading3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Oak Tree House0.1 km
- Dee Road Fire Station0.1 km
- Ranikhet0.1 km
- Ranikhet0.1 km
- Dee Road Fire Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: RG304DG · Data under Open Government Licence