RG30 4NS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on The Meadway, 0.2km from Churchend in Reading. Administratively it sits within Tilehurst ward and the Reading West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, RG30 4NS is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 61% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £556k.
Census 2021 statistics for RG30 4NS are sourced from Output Area E00083013 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE MEADWAY, RG30 4NS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE MEADWAY, RG30 4NS.
198
53
£ 48,200 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
RG30 4NS has a significant social housing presence — 61% 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 4NS. The average age is 52.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 630,000
2 sales · Mean £ 630,000
Semi-Detached
£ 400,000
2 sales · Mean £ 400,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG30 4NS 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
The Avenue Special School
Thames Valley School
Churchend Primary Academy
Moorlands Primary School
Blagrave Nursery School
St Michael's Primary School
Meadow Park Academy
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Prince0.8 km
- The Plough Inn0.9 km
- Water Tower (Tilehurst)1.0 km
- The Victoria0.8 km
- Tilehurst Royal British Legion1.0 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Vesuvio Pizzeria0.9 km
- Eurest At Harrods Distribution Centre0.5 km
- The Link Cafe0.9 km
- The Village Coffee Shop0.8 km
- Himalayan Hot Spot0.9 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Butts Super News0.9 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy at The Potteries1.0 km
- Meadway News0.6 km
- Norcot Food & Wine0.8 km
- Park Lane Off Licence1.0 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative Food0.8 km
- Co-operative Food0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Dilraj0.9 km
- Oriental Gourmet0.9 km
- The Lemon Plaice0.8 km
- The New Red Lantern0.8 km
- The Tasty Plaice1.0 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Tilehurst2.1 km
- Reading West3.0 km
- Theale3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Corwen Road0.1 km
- Ash Road0.1 km
- Corwen Road0.1 km
- St Michaels0.1 km
- St Michaels0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: RG304NS · Data under Open Government Licence