RG30 6QQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 1.3km from Gravel Hill in Reading. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Kentwood ward and the Reading West constituency.
This is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Reading.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for RG30 6QQ are sourced from Output Area E00082751 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RG30 6QQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RG30 6QQ.
339
38
£ 54,600 /yr
48%
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 6QQ has a significant social housing presence — 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 38-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG30 6QQ. The average age is 37.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RG30 6QQ is moderate at 67 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
Norcot Early Years Centre
Ranikhet Academy
Meadow Park Academy
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School
Moorlands Primary School
Blagrave Nursery School
Wilson Primary School
St Michael's Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- B & M Home Store with Garden Centre0.6 km
- Berkshire Meat Traders0.1 km
- Costcutter Superstore0.9 km
- Exotic Superstores0.9 km
- Hewad Store0.7 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- KFC at Reading Retail Park0.6 km
- Chop Suey House1.0 km
- Four Seasons Fish & Chips0.9 km
- Ohayo Sushi & Wok0.0 km
- Sunshine Chinese Wok Away0.3 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Tulip Styles Hotel0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Royal Albion0.9 km
- The Pondhouse0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Dolphin's Caribbean Catering at Prudential Ibis Club0.3 km
- Red Kangaroo1.0 km
- Norcot Food Pantry0.8 km
- Grip UK0.5 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Hevs Best Deals0.4 km
- Waitrose0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Tilehurst1.1 km
- Reading West2.2 km
- Reading Station3.3 km
Bus Stops
- The Restoration0.1 km
- Romsey Road0.1 km
- Cold Store0.2 km
- Cold Store0.2 km
- Weald Rise0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RG306QQ · Data under Open Government Licence