Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

THE MEADWAY, RG30 4NY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE MEADWAY, RG30 4NY.

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Population

329

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 48,200 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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4/10
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10/10
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7/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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9/10
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9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

RG30 4NY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 89% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

RG30 4NY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on The Meadway, 0.4km from Churchend in Reading. Administratively it sits within Tilehurst ward and the Reading West constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for RG30 4NY are sourced from Output Area E00082992 (shared with 15 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 4NY. The average age is 43.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.5%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean4.2%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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

RG30 4NY has low crime rates — 21 incidents 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 offences49
Public order11
Other theft8
Anti-social behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson6

school Local Schools

A

Thames Valley School

Requires Improvement50 pupils0.5 km
A

The Avenue Special School

Outstanding192 pupils0.5 km
P

Moorlands Primary School

Good355 pupils0.5 km
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Churchend Primary Academy

Good455 pupils0.6 km
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Blagrave Nursery School

Outstanding43 pupils0.6 km
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Park Lane Primary School

Good410 pupils0.8 km
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Meadow Park Academy

Good338 pupils0.8 km
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St Michael's Primary School

Good403 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The Prince0.7 km
  • The Victoria0.8 km
  • Tilehurst Royal British Legion0.8 km
  • Tylers Rest0.8 km
  • The Plough Inn0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Vesuvio Pizzeria0.8 km
  • Eurest At Harrods Distribution Centre0.3 km
  • Himalayan Hot Spot0.9 km
  • Mad Hatters Pottery Painting Cafe0.7 km
  • Zyka0.8 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Asda Service Station0.9 km
  • N K Food and Wine0.8 km
  • Butts Super News0.7 km
  • Meadway News0.8 km
  • Norcot Food & Wine0.8 km
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • Dilraj0.9 km
  • Oriental Gourmet0.9 km
  • The Lemon Plaice0.8 km
  • The New Red Lantern0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative Food0.7 km
  • Co-operative Food0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Tilehurst2.1 km
  • Reading West3.1 km
  • Theale3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • St Michaels0.0 km
  • St Michaels0.1 km
  • Corwen Road0.2 km
  • Ash Road0.2 km
  • Corwen Road0.3 km