Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

OXFORD ROAD, RG30 1AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OXFORD ROAD, RG30 1AA.

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Population

408

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 64,000 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG30 1AA represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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3/10
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3/10
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9/10
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4/10
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10/10
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6/10
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9/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

RG30 1AA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 27% 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 1AA is a safe, established residential area on Oxford Road, 1.2km from Reading in Reading. Administratively it sits within Battle ward and the Reading West constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. 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 35) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 69% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Reading.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for RG30 1AA are sourced from Output Area E00082636 (shared with 16 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 1AA. The average age is 35.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British32.8%
Asian / British Asian44.1%
Black / African / Caribbean16.7%
Other / Mixed6.4%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 5%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime around RG30 1AA is moderate at 52 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences239
Other theft64
Anti-social behaviour60
Public order44
Criminal damage and arson36

school Local Schools

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Oxford Road Community School

Good249 pupils0.2 km
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All Saints Junior School

Outstanding96 pupils0.5 km
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All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School

Good59 pupils0.5 km
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Civitas Academy

Good350 pupils0.5 km
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Battle Primary Academy

Good447 pupils0.6 km
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Cranbury College

Good98 pupils0.7 km
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Wilson Primary School

Good457 pupils1.0 km
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E P Collier Primary School

Good340 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

53 nearby
  • Blacks0.9 km
  • Ajv Stores0.3 km
  • Bina Continental Stores0.3 km
  • Cake Box0.3 km
  • Nico Sweet Cake0.3 km
  • + 48 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Wishing Well0.3 km
  • Medusa Lodge0.9 km
  • The Nags Head0.6 km
  • The Rose & Thistle0.3 km
  • The Spread Eagle0.8 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

43 nearby
  • 805 Restaurant & Grill0.6 km
  • Betty's Bistro0.7 km
  • Costa Coffee at Tesco0.5 km
  • Da Village Afghan Resteraunt0.4 km
  • Oishi0.3 km
  • + 38 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Reading Food Centre0.3 km
  • Lidl0.1 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Iceland1.0 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

35 nearby
  • Church of God of Prophecy0.7 km
  • Crumbs Food Co / Mash Up / Honolulu Poke / Whip It Up0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • Farmhouse Pizza0.5 km
  • Mr Cod0.8 km
  • + 30 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

11 nearby
  • Belle Vue House Hotel0.6 km
  • Bow Guest House0.6 km
  • Crown Lodge Guest House0.6 km
  • Penta Hotel Reading0.9 km
  • The Abbey House Hotel0.5 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Reading West0.1 km
  • Reading1.2 km
  • Reading Station1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Reading West Rail Station - Oxford Road0.0 km
  • Reading West Rail Station0.0 km
  • Reading West Rail Station - Oxford Road0.0 km
  • Reading West Rail Station0.1 km
  • Beresford Road0.2 km