RG30 6UE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lyndhurst Road, 1.2km from Armour Hill in Reading. Administratively it sits within Kentwood ward and the Reading West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, RG30 6UE is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 53% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Reading.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £330k.
Census 2021 statistics for RG30 6UE are sourced from Output Area E00082758 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LYNDHURST ROAD, RG30 6UE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LYNDHURST ROAD, RG30 6UE.
405
33
£ 54,600 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG30 6UE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 41% of tenure in RG30 6UE — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG30 6UE. The average age is 33.0. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 315,000
5 sales · Mean £ 302,200
Semi-Detached
£ 271,000
2 sales · Mean £ 271,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG30 6UE has low crime rates — 41 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
Norcot Early Years Centre
Meadow Park Academy
Ranikhet Academy
Moorlands Primary School
Blagrave Nursery School
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School
St Michael's Primary School
Thames Valley School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- B & M Home Store with Garden Centre0.7 km
- Berkshire Meat Traders0.3 km
- Costcutter Superstore0.8 km
- Hewad Store0.9 km
- Norcot Service Station0.9 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- KFC at Reading Retail Park0.7 km
- Four Seasons Fish & Chips0.8 km
- Ohayo Sushi & Wok0.3 km
- Sunshine Chinese Wok Away0.3 km
- Thai Now0.3 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Tilehurst Club0.9 km
- The Victoria0.9 km
- Tylers Rest0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Dolphin's Caribbean Catering at Prudential Ibis Club0.6 km
- Norcot Food Pantry0.7 km
- Grip UK0.7 km
- Vesuvio Pizzeria1.0 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Hevs Best Deals0.6 km
- Waitrose0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Tilehurst1.0 km
- Reading West2.4 km
- Reading Station3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Romsey Road0.2 km
- The Restoration0.3 km
- Weald Rise0.4 km
- Romany Lane0.4 km
- Cold Store0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RG306UE · Data under Open Government Licence