RG30 1AP is a mixed residential area on Moulsford Mews in Reading. Administratively it sits within Battle ward and the Reading West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, RG30 1AP is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 49% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Reading. Employment levels are high (54% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for RG30 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00174506 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MOULSFORD MEWS, RG30 1AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOULSFORD MEWS, RG30 1AP.
256
33
£ 64,000 /yr
69%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG30 1AP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
High employment, young population. RG30 1AP combines 69% economic activity with a 33-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG30 1AP. The average age is 33.1. 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: 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 1AP is moderate at 56 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.
school Local Schools
Battle Primary Academy
Wilson Primary School
Cranbury College
Oxford Road Community School
All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School
All Saints Junior School
Civitas Academy
Ranikhet Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
42 nearby- Ajv Stores0.3 km
- Bina Continental Stores0.3 km
- Cake Box0.3 km
- Nico Sweet Cake0.3 km
- Oxford Sweet Shop0.1 km
- + 37 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Wishing Well0.3 km
- The Rose & Thistle0.8 km
- The Spread Eagle0.5 km
- The White Eagle0.1 km
- The Royal Albion0.7 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- 805 Restaurant & Grill0.0 km
- Betty's Bistro0.1 km
- Costa Coffee at Tesco0.3 km
- Da Village Afghan Resteraunt0.3 km
- Oishi0.3 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Reading Food Centre0.3 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- European Mini Market0.1 km
- Aseda Supermarkets0.7 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Church of God of Prophecy0.1 km
- Crumbs Food Co / Mash Up / Honolulu Poke / Whip It Up0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.2 km
- Farmhouse Pizza0.1 km
- Mr Cod0.2 km
- + 20 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- The Abbey House Hotel0.6 km
- Y M C A0.8 km
- Tulip Styles Hotel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reading West0.7 km
- Reading1.8 km
- Reading Station1.8 km
Bus Stops
- West Village - Tesco0.1 km
- Wantage Road0.1 km
- West Village - Tesco0.1 km
- Wantage Road0.2 km
- Beresford Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG301AP · Data under Open Government Licence