RG30 4RX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on St Michaels Road, 0.6km from Tilehurst in Reading. Administratively it sits within Tilehurst ward and the Reading West constituency.
For serious buyers, RG30 4RX is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 89% 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 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £418k, down 2.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RG30 4RX are sourced from Output Area E00082992 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST MICHAELS ROAD, RG30 4RX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST MICHAELS ROAD, RG30 4RX.
329
44
£ 48,200 /yr
52%
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
No single demographic signal dominates RG30 4RX — age 44, 89% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £418k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 2.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG30 4RX. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 418,000
7 sales · Mean £ 422,285
Terraced
£ 455,000
2 sales · Mean £ 455,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG30 4RX has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Park Lane Primary School
Blagrave Nursery School
Moorlands Primary School
Meadow Park Academy
The Avenue Special School
Thames Valley School
Churchend Primary Academy
St Paul's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Prince0.4 km
- The Tilehurst Club0.8 km
- The Victoria0.6 km
- Tilehurst Royal British Legion0.5 km
- Tylers Rest0.7 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Vesuvio Pizzeria0.6 km
- Eurest At Harrods Distribution Centre0.2 km
- Himalayan Hot Spot0.6 km
- Mad Hatters Pottery Painting Cafe0.4 km
- Zyka0.5 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Asda Service Station0.6 km
- N K Food and Wine0.9 km
- Local Xpress0.8 km
- Age UK0.6 km
- Tilehurst Pharmacy0.6 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Dilraj0.6 km
- Oriental Gourmet0.6 km
- The Lemon Plaice0.6 km
- The New Red Lantern0.6 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative Food0.4 km
- Co-operative Food0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Tilehurst1.9 km
- Reading West3.3 km
- Theale3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Keswick Close0.0 km
- Keswick Close0.0 km
- Ogmore Close0.1 km
- Ogmore Close0.1 km
- Alford Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG304RX · Data under Open Government Licence