Postcode Analysis Reading, South East

RG30 1AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RG30 1AE.

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Population

366

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 64,000 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG30 1AE 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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2/10
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3/10
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9/10
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7/10
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10/10
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5/10
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6/10
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3/10
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6/10
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Area Character

RG30 1AE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 49% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

RG30 1AE is a mixed residential area within the RG30 district of 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. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Reading.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 83 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for RG30 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00082652 (shared with 19 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 1AE. The average age is 33.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British57.6%
Asian / British Asian19.4%
Black / African / Caribbean13.6%
Other / Mixed9.4%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around RG30 1AE is moderate at 83 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences186
Anti-social behaviour74
Public order51
Other theft42
Shoplifting39

school Local Schools

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Wilson Primary School

Good457 pupils0.6 km
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Battle Primary Academy

Good447 pupils0.8 km
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Cranbury College

Good98 pupils0.9 km
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Oxford Road Community School

Good249 pupils1.1 km
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Ranikhet Academy

Good214 pupils1.1 km
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Civitas Academy

Good350 pupils1.3 km
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All Saints Junior School

Outstanding96 pupils1.3 km
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All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School

Good59 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

39 nearby
  • Ajv Stores0.6 km
  • Bina Continental Stores0.7 km
  • Cake Box0.7 km
  • Nico Sweet Cake0.6 km
  • Oxford Sweet Shop0.3 km
  • + 34 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Wishing Well0.7 km
  • The Spread Eagle0.7 km
  • The White Eagle0.4 km
  • The Royal Albion0.4 km
  • The Pondhouse0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • 805 Restaurant & Grill0.3 km
  • Betty's Bistro0.4 km
  • Costa Coffee at Tesco0.4 km
  • Da Village Afghan Resteraunt0.6 km
  • Grip UK0.8 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Reading Food Centre0.7 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • European Mini Market0.3 km
  • Hevs Best Deals0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • Church of God of Prophecy0.4 km
  • Crumbs Food Co / Mash Up / Honolulu Poke / Whip It Up0.2 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.6 km
  • Farmhouse Pizza0.4 km
  • Mr Cod0.3 km
  • + 19 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Abbey House Hotel0.9 km
  • Tulip Styles Hotel0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Reading West1.0 km
  • Reading Station2.1 km
  • Reading2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Brock Gardens0.2 km
  • Wantage Road0.2 km
  • Brock Gardens0.3 km
  • Wantage Road0.3 km
  • Pond House0.4 km