RG30 1AQ is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Oxford Road in Reading. Administratively it sits within Battle ward and the Reading West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, RG30 1AQ offers a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 32 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 63% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 55% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Reading.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for RG30 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00174500 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OXFORD ROAD, RG30 1AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OXFORD ROAD, RG30 1AQ.
468
32
£ 64,000 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG30 1AQ 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.
Area Character
55% of RG30 1AQ's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Average age 32 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG30 1AQ. The average age is 32.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 1AQ is moderate at 57 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
Cranbury College
Wilson Primary School
Oxford Road Community School
All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School
All Saints Junior School
Civitas Academy
The WREN School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
45 nearby- Ajv Stores0.2 km
- Bina Continental Stores0.3 km
- Cake Box0.3 km
- Nico Sweet Cake0.2 km
- Oxford Sweet Shop0.2 km
- + 40 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Wishing Well0.3 km
- The Rose & Thistle0.8 km
- The Spread Eagle0.5 km
- The White Eagle0.0 km
- The Royal Albion0.8 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- 805 Restaurant & Grill0.1 km
- Betty's Bistro0.1 km
- Costa Coffee at Tesco0.3 km
- Da Village Afghan Resteraunt0.2 km
- Oishi0.2 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Reading Food Centre0.3 km
- Lidl0.5 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- European Mini Market0.2 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 Up0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.2 km
- Farmhouse Pizza0.0 km
- Mr Cod0.2 km
- + 20 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- The Abbey House Hotel0.5 km
- Y M C A0.7 km
- Tulip Styles Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reading West0.6 km
- Reading1.8 km
- Reading Station1.8 km
Bus Stops
- West Village - Tesco0.0 km
- West Village - Tesco0.1 km
- Wantage Road0.2 km
- Beresford Road0.2 km
- Wantage Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG301AQ · Data under Open Government Licence